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Oriire
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Oyo Commission Invites Public Input on 56-Day Kidnapping of 46 People
The Oyo State government is seeking public evidence for its investigation into the 56-day captivity of 46 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire schools earlier this year.
ADC Calls on President Tinubu to Normalize Success of Oriire Rescue Nationwide
The African Democratic Congress is urging President Tinubu to apply the successful tactical strategies used in the Oriire rescue operation to all kidnapping cases across Nigeria, arguing that every citizen deserves the same standard of protection.
Oyo State Governor Makinde addresses claims he planned Oriire school kidnapping
Governor Seyi Makinde has launched a judicial inquiry into the Oriire school kidnappings to counter allegations that he was involved in the crime and to ensure future accountability.
Governor Makinde Establishes Judicial Panel for Oriire Kidnapping Investigation
Governor Seyi Makinde has formed a judicial panel to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, aiming to enhance security and prevent future occurrences.
Oyo State government finds life sentences for Oriire kidnapping accomplices insufficient
Oyo State officials have labeled the life sentences for three individuals convicted in a school kidnapping case as too lenient, though the government has confirmed it will not appeal the court's decision.
DSS to challenge life sentences of Oriire kidnapping convicts
The Department of State Services intends to appeal the life sentences given to three kidnappers involved in the Oriire Local Government Area attacks, arguing for the death penalty due to the severity of their crimes.
Coalition notes improved security synergy following Oriire rescue
A civil rights coalition attributes the successful rescue of 44 hostages in Oyo State to improved collaboration among Nigeria's security agencies under the leadership of General Olufemi Oluyede.
The Safe Return of Oriire Students Does Not Erase Lingering Security Fears
While the return of abducted students to Oriire has brought immense relief, the community and security experts warn that systemic failures in protection and infrastructure must be addressed to prevent future occurrences.
Family arrests proved vital in rescue of abducted Oriire schoolchildren
Security officials have revealed that the detention of kidnappers' relatives was the critical factor in rescuing 39 schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State.
Strategy involving relatives of kidnappers leads to liberation of Oriire captives
The rescue of 39 schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State followed a strategic decision to arrest the families of their kidnappers, which weakened the terrorists' leverage and forced a successful military intervention.