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
Children and teachers rescued from the Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, are currently receiving medical attention. Information from the Office of the National Security Adviser indicates that the victims will be transferred to the care of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde once their medical examinations are complete. President Bola Tinubu expressed profound joy over the successful re…
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 Barr…
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Journalists shut out as only Makinde gets access to rescued Oriire victims
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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…
