Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state

Nigerian security forces rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers who were abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state. Authorities arrested eight suspected kidnappers. The rescue operation followed weeks of investigation.

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