Oyo kidnapping update: Nigerian Army narrate how dem rescue Oyo kidnap victims as President Tinubu reveal Ansaru terrorists behind abduction
The Nigerian military has rescued 40 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State, with President Tinubu confirming that the Ansaru terrorist group was responsible. The government stated that no ransom was paid and that several kidnappers were arrested or killed during the operation.
Why it matters
Addresses a significant security crisis involving the abduction of students, highlighting the government's stance against negotiating with terrorist organizations.
Nigerian military narrate how dem rescue 40 pupils and teachers wey terrorists kidnap from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State for 15 May 2026.
Dem give dis narration afta videos and fotos of di kidnap victims begin dey show all ova social media afta tok tok pesin to Nigerian President Bayo Onanuga post am to announce di return of di victims.
Di army say na combined military operations wit plenti oda security agencies help dem carry out di operations
Alreadi, President Bola Tinubu say dem no pay any ransom and dem no do agreement wit di jaguda pipo.
Na on 10 July, 2026 tori of di release of di abducted school children and teachers bin spread afta di govment announce say dem don regain freedom, 56 days afta dia abduction from dia schools for Oriire community for Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
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