Yawota
Coverage of Yawota 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: 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.
- Oyo Abduction: Makinde hosts NAF delegation, speaks on deployment of surveillance aircraft
Governor Makinde of Oyo State hosted a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) delegation and announced the deployment of surveillance aircraft to aid in the rescue of abduction victims. He urged residents in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area to remain patient as efforts to rescue the kidnapped individuals are ongoing.