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Oyo State
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NACOMYO Urges Government to Tackle Economic Drivers of Insecurity Following Oyo Rescue
NACOMYO has called on the Nigerian government to address poverty and unemployment as primary drivers of national insecurity, following the safe rescue of 46 hostages in Oyo State.
Nigerian military reveals details of Oyo school kidnapping rescue mission
The Nigerian military provides details on a multi-agency operation that led to the safe rescue of 44 students and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State.
Media denied entry as Governor Makinde visits rescued Oriire captives
Journalists were barred from the Ibadan military hospital where kidnapped students and teachers are recovering, while Governor Seyi Makinde was given exclusive access.
Sultan of Sokoto: Successful Oyo Rescue Boosts Optimism Against Insecurity
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III commends the successful rescue of 44 kidnapped victims in Oyo, describing it as a beacon of hope while urging similar efforts to secure abducted schoolchildren in Borno.
Alausa Applauds Tinubu and Security Agencies Following Rescue of Kidnapped Oyo Students and Educators
Education Minister Tunji Alausa has lauded President Tinubu and security forces for the successful rescue of abducted students and teachers in Oyo State.
Oyo State officials blocked from visiting freed abduction victims
Oyo State government officials were turned away by military personnel while attempting to visit rescued abduction victims at a medical facility in Ibadan.
Atiku Questions Timing of Oyo Hostage Release Amid APC Campaign Launch
Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns regarding the coincidence between the rescue of Oyo students and the launch of the APC's 2027 campaign, urging the government to prioritize security over politics.
Family of Slain Oyo Educator Reflects on Captivity Rescue
Relatives of a murdered Oyo teacher express mixed grief as 44 other hostages are finally released after nearly two months in captivity.
Military attributes release of kidnapped Oyo students and staff to strategic arrests
A coordinated military operation involving multiple security agencies forced the unconditional release of abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State after successfully disrupting the kidnappers' logistics and support networks.
Nigerian Army Reports Rescued Oyo Students and Teachers Are Receiving Medical Care
The Nigerian Army 2 Division has confirmed that 44 pupils and teachers rescued from kidnappers are receiving medical care and will soon be reunited with their families after a successful multi-agency operation.