After 56 days in captivity, abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire LGA, Oyo State, were rescued on July 10, 2026. Operation involved Army, DSS, Police, Amotekun, and vigilantes. 3 security operatives and 2 teachers killed. 8 kidnappers in DSS custody; others neutralized. Senate approved ₦50 million donation to bereaved families. President Tinubu praised the mission as proof of Nigeria’s growing counter-terrorism capacity. Community leaders praised the swift operation that led to the rescue of abducted pupils in Oyo State. The mission involved local police, vigilante groups, and intelligence networks working together to secure their release. Authorities confirmed the pupils are receiving medical and psychological care in Ibadan. Calls for stronger preventive measures continue, with emphasis on bolstering rural security patrols. ➡️ Return to Main Bulletin