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Oyo Abduction: We Lost Two Soldiers - GOC Gives Details of How Victims Were Rescued

  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced that the state government has assumed responsibility for the welfare of 39 pupils and six teachers rescued after 56 days in captivity by kidnappers, ensuring their medical and psychological recovery and uninterrupted education and careers.
  • Major-General Chinedu Nnebeife reported that the intelligence-led rescue operation, supported by President Tinubu and coordinated security agencies, resulted in the release of the victims after 56 days, with two soldiers losing their lives in action.
  • The abductors killed one teacher, Michael Oyedokun, to intimidate security forces during captivity, while victims endured harsh conditions including forest treks, hunger, and beatings, as described by teacher Rachael Alamu.
  • Governor Makinde praised the unified security response, affirmed ongoing support for victim rehabilitation, and commitment to working with the affected school’s management to prevent disruption to the education of pupils and careers of teachers.
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newscentraltv.com broke the news on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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