UPDATED: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers freed

Pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been released after weeks of security operations. The rescue mission involved multiple agencies, though one teacher was killed during captivity and several suspects have been arrested.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing security crisis in Nigeria as terrorist groups migrate southward, posing significant threats to educational institutions and regional stability.
The pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State have been freed, PREMIUM TIMES can report.
The report provides a factual account of the rescue operation and government statements without inflammatory language.
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