Oyo Abduction Rescue
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Nigerian officials, including Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa and President Bola Tinubu, are hailing security forces for the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. President Tinubu emphasized that no ransom was paid for their release and vowed justice for the victims.
Rescued pupils, teachers to remain under observation for 48 hours, Oyo Governor
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced the successful rescue of 39 pupils and five teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The victims are currently under medical care at the Odogbo Barracks in Ibadan. Makinde described the rescue as a moment of relief and thanksgiving for the state, expressing profound gratitude to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their professional…
Journalists shut out as only Makinde gets access to rescued Oriire victims
Journalists were barred from accessing victims of a terrorist abduction who are currently receiving treatment at the 2 Division Medical Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The victims, who were resc…
Alausa hails Tinubu, security forces over rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government, and the nation's security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abduc…
Oyo abduction: Officials hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies for rescuing pupils, teachers
Nigerian officials have lauded President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makman, and various security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. Governor Dap…
