Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria

Author: Al Jazeera Staff et AFPPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria

On May 15, 46 students and staff were kidnapped from three schools in Oyo state, southwestern Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu announced their rescue after 56 days. Eight assailants were arrested and an unspecified number were killed. The government blamed Boko Haram for the kidnappings.

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