Breaking: Oyo pupils and teachers secure release after 50 days in captivity

The pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity.

The development was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his verified X handle.

“Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo, have been freed by their abductors,” Onanuga wrote.Although details surrounding their release were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, the announcement has brought relief to families and residents who had anxiously awaited their return.

The victims were kidnapped in Orire, Oyo State, in an incident that sparked widespread concern and renewed calls for stronger security measures to protect schools and rural communities.Authorities are yet to disclose the circumstances surrounding their release or whether any arrests have been made in connection with the abduction. Further details are expected as investigations continue.