Oyo Govt Honours Fallen Heroes of Oriire Rescue Operation, Commiserates with Families

Oyo govt honours fallen heroes of Oriire rescue operation, commiserates with families

Oyo State Government has paid tribute to civilians and security personnel who lost their lives during the operation that led to the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing them as heroes whose sacrifices would remain etched in the memory of the state. In a memorial message shared on its […] Oyo govt honours fallen heroes of Oriire rescue operation, commiserates with families

Oriire abduction: Open letter to Gov Seyi Makinde

Oriire abduction: Open letter to Gov Seyi Makinde Fatai SANNI Advertisement Advertisement   APPRECIATION, CONDOLENCES, AND A HUMBLE APPEAL FOR SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES OF SLAIN TEACHERS OF ESINELE HIGH SCHOOL, BASIC SCHOOL ESINELE, AND BAPTIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, YAWOTA [caption id=attachment_30497 align=alignnone width=694] Late Mr. Michael Oyedokun (left) and late Mr. John Olaleye, both staff of COmmunity High School, Ahoro Esin-ele in Oriire local…

Oyo Abduction: Successful Rescue Operation Unsettles Opposition Ahead of 2027 – Group

The Democratic Front (TDF) has expressed relief and joy over the successful rescue of 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped by terrorists from Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State on 15 May 2026. It said in a statement signed by its Chairman Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary Wale Adedayo that it was impressed with the professionalism and camaraderie displayed by security agencies during the well coordinated rescue operation. “It is important to stat…

Rescued, but Still Traumatised: Oyo Children Face Uncertain Path Back to School

Taiwo Aliyu is finally ready to wear the new clothes he sewed for the Eid al-Adha celebration in May. Fifteen days before the festival, gunmen stormed First Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, abducting his two children, Shuaib and Wasilat, alongside dozens of other pupils and teachers from nearby schools in Oriire LGA of Oyo state. A total of 39 pupils and seven teachers were kidnapped from First Baptist Nursery and Primary School, L.A.…

Oyo govt finally releases full list of 9 people killed during Oriire abduction, rescue operation

The Seyi Makinde-led Oyo state government has published the names of the nine victims killed in the Oriire abduction attack, providing official confirmation.

Oyo Govt Honours Victims Of Oriire Abduction, Pledges Support For Bereaved Families

The Oyo State Government has honoured the victims who lost their lives during the Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting their families. In a post on its official X account on Wednesday July 15, 2026, the state government expressed gratitude for the safe return of […] The post Oyo Govt Honours Victims Of Oriire Abduction, Pledges Support For Bereaved Families app…