Rescued Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers Arrive Gov Makinde's Office
Security operatives from more than 10 agencies freed the children and teachers, while one army officer was killed in the rescue, officials said.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, students and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State were rescued after 56 days in captivity. Families celebrated as authorities began reuniting the victims with their loved ones.
- Gunmen abducted teachers and pupils from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026, taking them into the forest. The incident marked a significant escalation of Nigeria's security crisis, as such abductions were previously confined to the north.
- Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac, a 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer, died leading the rescue operation on Friday, July 10, 2026. The Nigerian Army confirmed casualties occurred during the mission, though reports regarding the specific cause of his death remain conflicting.
- Isaac was laid to rest with full military honours at the 23rd Armoured Brigade Cemetery in Yola on Friday, July 10, 2026. His father, Alabura, described his late son as 'the hope of the family and the community.'
- Survivors remain at a military hospital in Ibadan for medical assessments and care. Governor Seyi Makinde commended the security agencies, stating, 'We also commend the security agencies that took part in the rescue operations for their sacrifices. May the souls of those who paid the ultimate price rest in peace.
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Nigeria School Rescue: 45 Freed After 56 Days, No Ransom
Nigerian forces freed 39 pupils and six teachers held 56 days by suspected Ansaru militants in Oyo State. No ransom was paid, the presidency says. The post Nigeria School Rescue: 45 Freed After 56 Days, No Ransom appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rescued Oyo pupils, teachers arrive at state secretariat
Watch video of the rescued Oyo pupils and teachers arriving at the state secretariat after their release from over 50 days in captivity. Relief for familie Read More: https://punchng.com/video-rescued-oyo-pupils-teachers-arrive-at-state-secretariat/
Parents in southwestern Nigeria relieved after kidnapped children return
Parents of students abducted from a school in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo State expressed relief and gratitude after their children were rescued following nearly two months in captivity.
‘He was our hope’: Father mourns 28-yr-old lieutenant...
Mr Isaac Alabura, father of Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer who died during an operation to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, said his family is yet to recover from the painful loss. The young officer was killed while leading troops during the rescue operation that secured the victims’ freedom on July 10, 2026. Daily Trust had reported that gunmen abducted teachers and pupils from three schools—Baptis…
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