Oyo Abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, some killed — Presidency

Security agencies in Nigeria have successfully rescued abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. The victims, who were taken from Oriire, have been reunited with their families.

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In the course of the rescue operation, eight of the kidnappers were arrested and are now in DSS custody, while some of them were neutralised.

In the course of the rescue operation, eight individuals involved in the kidnapping were apprehended and are currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The Presidency also confirmed that some of the suspected kidnappers were neutralized during the operation.

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There was no quid pro quo in the rescue as one of the terrorists, a kingpin, that the kidnappers demanded his release, is being prosecuted for his atrocities.

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated that no ransom was paid for the release of the hostages. He further noted that one of the arrested terrorists, identified as a kingpin demanded by the kidnappers for release, is already facing prosecution for his alleged crimes. The security agencies are expected to provide a full account of the operation soon.

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The security agencies will give full account soon.