The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has expressed delight following the successful rescue of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers who were kidnapped in Oyo State nearly two months ago.
Heavily armed attackers had raided three schools in the Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026, abducting 39 students and six teachers.
One teacher was killed during the initial raid, and another reportedly died while being held in captivity.
Following a 56 days in captivity, the Presidency announced on Friday, that all remaining hostages had been freed. The rescue was achieved through a coordinated operation by a joint team of security agencies, which led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and the neutralization of several others.
Although authorities withheld specific operational details for security reasons, the development has sparked reactions across the country.
Reacting to the news
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