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Oyo State
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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.
July 13, 2026
Oriire Families Hesitant to Send Rescued Students Back to Schools After 56-Day Ordeal
Parents of children kidnapped in Oyo State's Oriire region are reluctant to return them to their former schools, citing lasting trauma from their 56-day captivity.
July 13, 2026
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.
July 13, 2026
CAN Applauds Rescue of Oyo School Victims but Urges Government to Continue Efforts
The Christian Association of Nigeria celebrated the rescue of kidnapping victims in Oyo State while demanding continued action for those still held in other parts of the country.
July 12, 2026
Governor Makinde Announces Reintegration Program for Human Trafficking Survivors and Migrant Returnees
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has introduced a comprehensive reintegration strategy for human trafficking survivors and migrant returnees, featuring agricultural training and economic empowerment to curb irregular migration.
July 12, 2026
CAN: Total Freedom for All Captives Remains the Ultimate Goal
The Christian Association of Nigeria stresses that the fight against kidnapping must continue until all victims are freed, following the rescue of students and teachers in Oyo State.
July 12, 2026
Lawmaker Applauds Government and Military for Successful Oyo Rescue Operation
House of Representatives member Philip Agbese has lauded President Tinubu and Nigeria's security chiefs for the successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Oyo State, calling the operation a landmark victory against criminal elements.
July 12, 2026
Oyo Rescue Operation Boosts Confidence in National Security, Says APC Chieftain
APC chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye asserts that the recent rescue of students and teachers in Oyo State serves as a positive indicator of Nigeria's potential to overcome insecurity.
July 12, 2026
CAN Praises Rescue of Kidnapped Oriire Students and Teachers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has celebrated the safe return of pupils and teachers in Oyo State while urging continued efforts to rescue all other citizens held by criminal elements.
July 12, 2026
Analyst Praises Governor Makinde for Economic Progress and Governance in Oyo State
Olufemi Aduwo, an international governance expert, assesses Governor Seyi Makinde’s seven-year tenure in Oyo State, highlighting improvements in infrastructure, agricultural commercialisation, and healthcare as key drivers of the state's recent economic growth.
July 12, 2026