Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - the Rescue Was Successful, but Where Was the Noise?
- The Social Democratic Party praised Nigeria's security forces for rescuing abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State after over 56 days in captivity and mourned Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac who died during the operation.
- The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, from multiple schools, including three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and were released through an intelligence-led, multi-agency operation.
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Makinde seeks UN probe into abduction of Oyo pupils, teachers
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations, UN, and international human rights organisations to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA on May 15. The governor made this known while speaking in a broadcast after receiving the rescued pupils and their teachers in his office in […] Makinde seeks UN probe into abduction of Oyo pupils, teachers
Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - the Rescue Was Successful, but Where Was the Noise?
When the news first broke that students and teachers had been abducted, the nation reacted as expected. Social media erupted with outrage. Television stations ran breaking news coverage. Newspapers led with banner headlines. Political commentators dissected the incident, while citizens demanded answers from the government and security agencies.
SDP hails rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers, mourns slain soldier
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has commended Nigeria’s security forces for the successful rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, while mourning an Army officer who lost his life during the operation. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the party […] The post SDP hails rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers, mourns slain soldier appeared first…
Oriire Rescue: High Chief Saka Balogun's 90th Birthday Grand Celebration Rescheduled For Sept 4-5
The planning committee for the 90th birthday celebration of High Chief Dr Saka Balogun has announced rescheduled dates for the landmark event following the successful Oriire rescue operation. The safe release of the abducted pupils and teachers has brought widespread relief across Oyo State, turning a period of deep communal anxiety into a moment of collective thanksgiving. In an statement signed by the Planning Committee Chairman, Mr Gbite Adeg…
Oyo School Abduction: Governor Makinde Demands UN, International Probe, Says Nigerians Deserve Full Truth
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to independently investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawata communities in Oriire Local Government Area. He declared that Nigerians deserve a "full and transparent account" of what transpired, including whether there were institutional failures, negligence or col…
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