Oyo Kidnapping Victims Rescued After 56 Days in Captivity
Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in bandits' custody, with security forces credited for the operation and Governor Seyi Makinde pledging rehabilitation support.
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Pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in captivity, according to multiple reports. Security operatives successfully secured their release following an intelligence-led operation.
A former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Seyi Adetayo, described the strategy behind the rescue, citing coordinated intelligence efforts that pressured the abductors into unconditional release. "These arrests completely disorganised the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led to the unconditional release of the pupils and teachers," a statement from security sources said, as reported by Vanguard News.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) welcomed the release, calling it an act of divine intervention. "The release of the pupils and teachers is an act of God’s faithfulness and mercy," CAN’s Oyo State chapter said, according to Peoples Gazette.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed that his administration will prioritize the reunion and rehabilitation of the rescued victims. He emphasized support for both students and teachers as they reintegrate into society, though specific details of the program were not disclosed. The rescue marks a significant development in the state’s ongoing struggle with armed abductions.