The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State regained their freedom after 56 days in captivity in the hand of terrorists.
Their release was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his verified X account.
“Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” Onanuga wrote.
While confirming the successful rescue, the Presidency did not disclose details of the operation or the circumstances surrounding the victims’ release.
As of the time of filing this report, it remained unclear whether any ransom was paid or whether the victims were rescued during a security operation.
Authorities have yet to provide further information on the release of the pupils and their teachers.
The abduction had sparked widespread concern, with renewed calls for enhanced security around schools and stronger measures to protect students, teachers and other vulnerable groups from criminal attacks.
Security agencies are expected to provide additional details on the operation.
Armed attackers stormed three schools in the Ahoro-Esiele community of Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State on May 15, 2026 and the pupils and teachers captive for 56 days before security forces safely rescued them.