Post by Lekee Naija (@LekeeNaija)

11 July 2026

🚨 AFTER 56 DAYS IN CAPTIVITY, ABDUCTED OYO SCHOOL CHILDREN & TEACHERS FINALLY REGAIN FREEDOM! 🙏🇳🇬

There is joy across Oyo State as the pupils, teachers and principal abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area have finally been rescued after spending 56 days in captivity. ❤️

According to the Presidency, the victims were freed through a coordinated operation involving the Nigerian Army, Police and the DSS, with eight suspected kidnappers arrested. Authorities also stated that no concession was made to the kidnappers, while the gang leader they demanded remains in custody.

Governor Seyi Makinde expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies for their efforts, saying:

🗣️ "We thank our service commanders, the Nigerian Police, DSS, the military and, of course, the President for pushing really hard to get this done."

The governor added that the immediate priority is to reunite the rescued victims with their families and provide them with rehabilitation after the traumatic experience.

Meanwhile, a statement by Governor Makinde during an interview has sparked conversations online after he noted that the abduction occurred only hours after he publicly declared his intention to run for the presidency. This has led to widespread speculation on social media about whether the incident had political undertones.

⚠️ However, as of now, no security agency or official investigation has concluded that the kidnapping was politically motivated. The exact motive has not been officially established.

The emotional video of the rescued principal thanking the government has touched many Nigerians, with thousands celebrating the safe return of the children while calling for stronger security to prevent future school abductions.

🙏 Welcome home to every child, teacher and staff member. May no Nigerian family ever experience such pain again.

💬 Do you believe this kidnapping was purely criminal, or should authorities investigate possible political motives? Share your thoughts respectfully.

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Chris: Peter Gregory Obi is always quick to criticize the President whenever there’s an abduction. But when abductees are rescued, he goes silent.

Yesterday was no different. He commended the security operatives for the rescue mission but failed to mention the President. If it were the other way round,...

David Okon David: If no one was actually apprehended at the scene, there are still many unanswered questions. The most important thing is that the children and teachers are back safely, but the public also deserves a transparent account of what happened and who was responsible.

Precious Nyerhovwo: All thanks to God Almighty

Sunday Irri: We thank God. All the children are destined for greatness

Frank Jerry Ogugua: Does it mean that the Orire school children were not wearing school uniform at the time of abduction?( 2) where is the adoebi tradition for rescued children in the case of he Orire children and their teacher (s)

TOK YA TOK: EVEEY KIDNAPPING CASE NA SCAM ! BY THEM FOR THEM WITH THEM

#Tokyatok

Amina Umar: The Oyo kidnapping was purely criminal, used by the terrorists to negotiate the release of their leaders arrested by the government. It is good news to hear that no ransom was paid or prisoner exchange done. We hope it is true, as Nigerians, we are always casting doubt- let the government work on re...

Gabriel Udochukwu: Good job 🔥, but I don't think the government should be celebrating, this is almost 3 months in the hands of terrorists and it took the government 3 months to get the people out, this people (the terrorist) are not bigger than the government, this I believe

Stevedrywall: Finally

NaijaVibes: First and foremost, thank God that they've been rescued successfully.

However, it's very sad the ways politics is being played in Nigeria. I suspected a fowl play initially when I heard about the abduction saga and the timing it happened.

You know, something will eventual pop-up in ones mind when...