VIDEO: Rescued Oyo pupils, teachers arrive at state secretariat

Pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro Esinle School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have arrived at the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan following their release after 56 days in captivity. The victims were handed over to the state government by the Federal Government, with security agencies facilitating their freedom.

Video footage showed the rescued individuals arriving at the secretariat under heavy security provided by military personnel. Their arrival follows the Federal Government's announcement on Friday confirming the successful release of all abducted students and teachers. The group was originally taken by gunmen from their school on May 15, 2026.

Before their handover to the state government, the rescued victims received medical treatment and psychosocial support at the Military Hospital in Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde had visited them there on Saturday. The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, also visited the victims at the hospital.

Parents of the rescued schoolchildren expressed immense relief and eagerly awaited reunification with their children. The successful release marks the end of a prolonged period of captivity for the students and educators.