By Our Correspondent
All the schoolchildren and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on the Ahoro-Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been released, according to THISDAY Newspapers on Friday.
The victims were kidnapped when heavily armed gunmen invaded the community. During the attack, 46 pupils, teachers, and the principal of a secondary school were taken away, an incident that triggered nationwide concern and calls for urgent government action.
The abduction sparked protests and prayer vigils across Oyo State and beyond, with parents, labour unions, student bodies and religious leaders demanding the immediate release of the captives.
The crisis took a tragic turn days after the abduction when one of the kidnapped teachers, Michael Oyedokun, was reportedly beheaded by the abductors. His killing drew widespread condemnation and increased pressure on security agencies to secure the release of the remaining victims.
With the latest confirmation of their release, families and community members have expressed relief. Authorities are yet to release details on how the release was secured or whether ransom was paid, as investigations into the attack continue.
