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Kidnapping
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Former DSS agent explains how Oyo hostages were rescued without ransom
A retired DSS official explains how strategic pressure on kidnappers' families led to the rescue of Oyo pupils and teachers without ransom.
July 11, 2026
Military Operations Save Four Kidnap Victims Across Kogi and Kwara
Military forces rescued four kidnap victims, including a pregnant woman, during a series of successful operations across Kogi and Kwara states.
July 11, 2026
Government Urged to Prioritize Survivor Care Following Oyo Rescue
Dr. Bulama Bukarti praised the recent rescue of students and teachers in Oyo State while warning the government against ransom payments and urging long-term mental health support for the survivors.
July 11, 2026
Peter Obi Praises Successful Rescue of Kidnapped Oyo Students and Staff
Peter Obi celebrated the safe recovery of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo, calling for improved security measures to ensure a safer learning environment for all Nigerian students.
July 11, 2026
Senator Ndume Urges Military to Prioritize Captives in Borno Following Oyo Rescue Success
Senator Ali Ndume has called on the military to replicate the success of the recent Oyo rescue operation by intensifying efforts to free dozens of citizens currently held captive in Borno South.
July 11, 2026
Military Confirms Security Casualties During Successful Oyo Rescue Mission
Nigerian military forces confirmed that security personnel were lost during the operation to rescue 44 pupils and teachers in Oyo State, though the mission ultimately succeeded in securing the release of the hostages.
July 11, 2026
Operation Success: Security Forces Secure Release of Kidnapped Oyo Students and Teachers
A coordinated, multi-agency operation involving various Nigerian security forces has successfully secured the unconditional release of 44 students and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State last month.
July 11, 2026
Lagos Speaker, APC, and NAWOJ Celebrate Successful Rescue of Oyo Kidnap Victims
Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, the APC, and NAWOJ have lauded the successful rescue of 39 students and seven teachers kidnapped in Oyo State's Oriire local government area.
July 11, 2026
Security forces liberate kidnapped Oyo students and teachers after nearly two months
After 56 days of captivity, 39 students and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued by security forces following a strategic operation that cut off the kidnappers' supplies.
July 11, 2026
Senator Ndume calls for focus on Borno following Oyo rescue
Senator Ali Ndume is urging the Nigerian military to redirect its security efforts toward Borno State, citing that dozens of his constituents remain in captivity.
July 10, 2026