Oyo State Pupils Rescued
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the rescue of 39 abducted pupils and five teachers held captive for 56 days. The victims are receiving medical treatment and will remain under observation for 48 hours. Nigerian officials, including the Minister of Education, commended President Bola Tinubu and security forces for the operation, while the public expressed mixed reactions.
Oyo State Kidnap Victims Undergoing Medical Checks, To Be Handed to Governor Makinde
- Rescued children and teachers from Oyo State, Nigeria, are undergoing medical examinations. - The victims will be handed over to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, after medical checks. - President Bola Tinubu praised security forces for the successful rescue operation, which lasted 56 days and resulted in the arrest of eight abductors.
Rescued pupils, teachers to remain under observation for 48 hours, Oyo Governor
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the rescue of 39 abducted pupils and five teachers. - The victims will remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being handed over to the state g…
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- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited rescued pupils and teachers who were held captive for 56 days. - The victims are receiving medical treatment at the Military Hospital in Ibadan following thei…
Journalists shut out as only Makinde gets access to rescued Oriire victims
- Journalists were denied access to victims rescued from a terrorist abduction in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria, who are receiving treatment at the 2 Division Medical Centre. - Only Gove…
Alausa hails Tinubu, security forces over rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
- Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, commended President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. Alausa described the …
