Oyo School Abduction: Eight Kidnappers Arrested, Others Neutralised as Presidency Reveals Rescue Details
The Presidency has disclosed that eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested and some others neutralised during the operation that led to the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Orire Local Government Area.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the arrested suspects are currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), adding that no ransom or concession was given to secure the release of the victims.
Onanuga explained that a suspected terrorist kingpin whose release was allegedly demanded by the kidnappers remains in custody and is still facing prosecution over offences linked to his activities.
The Presidency said security agencies will provide a detailed account of the rescue operation, which followed the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools in Esiele and Yawota communities on May 15.
The attack had drawn national attention after a teacher was killed and another was later beheaded in a video released by the attackers. The victims were held captive for several weeks before their eventual rescue.
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