Oriire schoolchildren rescue in Oyo State

After 56 days in captivity, 39 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo State, Nigeria, were rescued by security forces in a month-long operation in the Old Oyo National Park. The rescue was conducted without ransom payment. The victims were taken to Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) for medical evaluation; 31 were discharged, and one pupil was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The event sparked political reactions: Bayo Onanuga criticized Atiku Abubakar for not commenting, while commending Peter Obi. The Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (ADC) called for equal urgency to rescue victims in Borno and Kwara states. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim praised the security forces and urged sustained political backing. The Nigeria — National Orientation Agency (NOA) called for national unity against insurgency.