Parents in southwestern Nigeria relieved after kidnapped children return

How kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers were rescued, nine abductors neutralised

A joint security team comprising the Nigerian Army and Police, backed with intelligence from the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued all the school children and teachers kidnapped on May 15, 2026, by armed bandits in Oyo State.Security sources confirmed that, during the operation, at least nine of the bandits were neutralized, bringing to The post How kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers were rescued, nine abductors neutralised appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Nigeria rescues abducted school children, teachers in Oyo state

At least 39 schoolchildren and six teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo state nearly two months ago ‌have been rescued by security forces, a presidential spokesperson said on Friday. The students and teachers were abducted on May 15 when armed men targeted multiple schools in Oyo’s Oriire district. Oyo officials had said one The post Nigeria rescues abducted school children, teachers in Oyo state appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state | #ajshorts

Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state. Authorities say eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Suspected kidnappers flee as police rescue woman, toddler from Kwara forest

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 43-year-old woman and her two-year-old son from a kidnappers’ hideout in a forest in Kwara State after a gun battle with the suspects. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Okokon Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He said operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response [] Suspected kidnappers flee as police rescue woman, toddler from Kwara forest

Forty-Six Kidnapped Schoolchildren and Teachers Freed in Nigeria After 56 Days

Nigeria freed 46 students and teachers 56 days after armed men seized them from three Oyo schools, with eight assailants arrested and no ransom paid. Tinubu confirmed the rescue as officials revealed the kidnappers had demanded prisoner releases.

Nigerian Security Forces Rescue Abducted Oyo Teachers, Pupils

Nigerian security agencies have rescued teachers and pupils abducted from schools in the south-western state of Oyo nearly two months ago, according to the Presidency. Presidential spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga announced the development on Friday, stating that all those kidnapped during the attack had been freed through a coordinated security operation. In a statement accompanying [] The post Nigerian Security Forces Rescue Abducted Oyo Teachers, Pupils appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

‘Parade the kidnappers too’, Nigerians react to rescue of kidnapped pupils

The rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, with many welcoming the development while demanding that authorities publicly present the suspected kidnappers and provide more details about the operation. The post ‘Parade the kidnappers too’, Nigerians react to rescue of kidnapped pupils appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

At least 36 children and a staff member are missing after being kidnapped by gunmen from a school in Nigeria's northeast, the third such mass school abduction since ​May in Africa's most populous country.

Nigeria Frees 44 Abducted Pupils and Teachers After Two-Month Captivity

Nigeria's military has rescued all 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted from three schools in the southern state of Oyo nearly two months ago, following a major security operation that also led to the arrest of several suspected kidnappers, according to the BBC. The military said the hostages are receiving medical treatment at an ...

BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency

All the pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro Esiele Community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom, the Presidency announced on Friday. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a post on X, saying security agencies successfully rescued all the victims. “Finally, all the [] The post BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Day 50: Kidnapped Oyo Children Still Waiting To Be Rescued 

Fifty days ago, Nigeria was hit with another devastating kidnapping attack that resulted in 46 students and teachers being taken from a school in Oyo State. While in the early days, the case received widespread attention from Nigerians, 50 days have passed, and there has been no news of the kidnapped victims, and it has... Read More Read » Day 50: Kidnapped Oyo Children Still Waiting To Be Rescued on YNaija

Nigeria rescues 39 schoolchildren abducted in Oyo

Nigerian security forces rescued 39 schoolchildren and six teachers who were kidnapped by gunmen nearly two months ago in southwestern Oyo state. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #nigeria Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44rHUh3 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

46 kidnapped schoolchildren and staff rescued in Nigeria's Oyo State

46 kidnapped schoolchildren and staff rescued in Nigeria's Oyo State

All Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Rescued After 56-Day Ordeal

All pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State on 15 May 2026 have been rescued after 56 days in captivity, according to President Bola Tinubu. Eight kidnappers have been arrested and are in DSS custody. The post All Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Rescued After 56-Day Ordeal appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

46 pupils and staff abducted on May rescued by Nigerian security forces

Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped in southwest Nigeria in May have been rescued by the security forces, a presidential spokesperson said. The 46 pupils and staff were abducted from three schools in Oyo State on May 15 in an attack the Nigerian army previously blamed on Boko Haram terrorists. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Abducted schoolchildren rescued in Nigeria (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops have reportedly rescued 44 children and teachers kidnapped by terrorists from schools in Oyo State in May Read Full Article at RT.com

Shocking! Kidnapped victims escape after abductors fall asleep

Victims recount their harrowing escape from kidnappers in Edo State after a night of terror. A chilling tale of survival and resilience unfolds in Benin City.

Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state

Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.