Speaker Obasa made his position known in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dave Agboola, to newsmen on Friday

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has commended the Federal Government and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren

The Nigeria Governors' Forum, NGF, has commended the successful rescue of all the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire community, Oyo State. In

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday

This was contained in a press statement signed by MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas, on Friday night. 

This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.

Schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire in Oyo have finally regained freedom after nearly two months in captivity. Photos of the ex-abductees have surfaced.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria's security agencies for the

Makinde said this on Friday when he addressed the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and leaders of the APM in Bauchi. 

The NUT described the freedom of the pupils and teachers as a victory for humanity and a source of renewed confidence for the education sector.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, Governor Nasir Idris described the rescue as a victory not only for the people of Oyo State but for all Nigerians.

LAGOS, July 10 - At least 39 schoolchildren and six teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state nearly two months ago have been rescued by security forces, a presidential spokesperson said on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The victims were kidnapped from their schools in Ahoro-Esiele in Oriire LGA of Oyo State on May 15, 2026 by armed abductors.

A former operative of the Department of State Services, DSS, Seyi Adetayo, has disclosed how security operatives secured the release of abducted pupils

Makinde stated this in a tweet on his X handle hours after the Presidency announced the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers.

Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar commends Nigerian troops for rescuing Oyo schoolchildren while criticising President Tinubu for political distractions amid ongoing abductions.

The Media Team of the Sultan described their rescue as a renewed source of hope for Nigeria in the fight against insecurity.

The Nigerian Army has revealed that the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State regained their freedom through a

A former Bayelsa senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies following the successful rescue of

Laja Adeoye praises Governor Makinde's leadership during the Oriire kidnapping crisis, commending Amotekun's professionalism in securing the victims' safe return.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of

Governor Abiodun commended the gallantry, professionalism and exceptional courage of the security agencies whose coordinated efforts made the successful operation possible. He praised the Armed Forces, the Nigeria

Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has reacted to the rescue of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from Oyo state. Featuring in an interview on

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the rescued schoolchildren and teachers from the Oriire Local Government Area will remain in military custody

All abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State has been freed, with victims thanking President Tinubu and security agencies for their rescue.