Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria after 56 days
Nigeria says security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from three schools in Oyo state in May. The presidency said the hostages were freed 56 days after they were taken in the southwestern state, in an operation that also led to arrests and deaths among the assailants. President Bola Tinubu said he was profoundly happy that the students and teachers had been brought back safely.According to the statement, eight of the attackers were arrested and an unspecified number were killed. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said all of the students and teachers had been rescued, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
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