Oriire Local Government Area
Coverage of Oriire Local Government Area in the Nexus archive.
- Nigerian govt charges three men with terrorism over Oyo school children, teachers abduction
The Nigerian government has charged three men with terrorism for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The charges follow a military and security forces rescue operation that freed 44 hostages from three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area.
- Nigeria: Detained Oriire Terrorists' Wives May Face Trial, Calls Mount for Borno Pupils' Rescue
Wives of suspected terrorists involved in the Oriire Local Government Area kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State may face prosecution if investigations confirm their active roles. Calls are growing to rescue pupils in Borno.
- How we secured release of kidnapped Oyo students – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army secured the unconditional release of 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State through sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of a terrorist network.
- Nigeria: Oyo School Kidnap - Troops Block Escape Routes As Terrorists Reduce Demands
39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria, may be rescued soon as security forces intensify efforts. Troops are blocking escape routes, and terrorists have reduced their demands.