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Students Abducted in May by Islamic Militants in Nigeria Are Rescued, Government Says
Security forces said 39 pupils and seven teachers were freed after a multi-agency operation that arrested eight suspects and killed several militants.
- On Friday, the government of Nigeria announced the rescue of students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Oyo, southwestern Nigeria.
- This successful military operation ended a siege lasting over 50 days; however, one teacher abducted alongside the students was killed shortly afterward.
- Government spokesman Bayo Onanuga said eight militants were arrested as part of the operation, with authorities reporting more than 40 students had been abducted initially.
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said the operation ended the standoff and brought relief to the entire nation and the affected families.
- These abductions in Oyo marked an escalation of Nigeria's security crisis, as similar attacks occurred in Borno during the same week.
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About two months ago, more than 40 Nigerian students were in the hands of Islamist terrorists. Now, the military reports the liberation of the children.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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Authorities have blamed the extremist organization Boko Haram for the incident.
·Finland
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Kidnappings for ransom are a constant challenge for authorities in volatile northern Nigeria, but in the south mass kidnappings are a rare occurrence.
The children were abducted in May from three schools in southwestern Nigeria. A teacher was killed in captivity. During the liberation campaign several terrorists were killed and others arrested.
·Berlin, Germany
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