The students and instructors abducted by gunmen from three schools in Oriire Local Government Location of Oyo State have restored their flexibility after investing nearly 2 months in captivity.
The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, when armed opponents attacked Neighborhood Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in the Esiele and Yawota neighborhoods, snatching 39 students and seven instructors. One instructor was apparently eliminated during the incident, which triggered across the country outrage and forced the closure of public schools across Oyo State following an indefinite strike by the Nigeria Union of Educators (NUT).
Their release brings an end to weeks of anxiety for families, locals and education stakeholders who had consistently gotten in touch with the Federal government and security agencies to heighten rescue efforts. The kidnapping likewise set off protests and restored issues over the growing insecurity impacting schools in the nation.
The Oyo State Government is expected to provide further details on the scenarios surrounding the victims’ release. Previously, the federal government had actually dismissed reports recommending that ransom was paid to protect their liberty.