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'Don't Come Closer or We'll Kill Them' — Defence Minister Recounts Oyo School Kidnappers' Threat
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, says kidnappers holding pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State threatened to kill the captives if security forces advanced, while demanding the release of their detained commanders.
Makinde Explains Delay in Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers, Cites Difficult National Park Terrain
Governor Seyi Makinde says difficult terrain and the vast expanse of Old Oyo National Park are complicating efforts to rescue over 45 pupils and teachers abducted nearly four weeks ago in Oriire LGA.
Kidnappers of Oyo Schoolchildren Reportedly Demand ₦1bn Ransom, Sharia Law for Victims’ Release
Kidnappers holding pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly demanded ₦1 billion ransom and the implementation of Sharia law as conditions for their release, according to local reports.
Benue Flags Off ₦150m Monthly School Grant Scheme, Warns Schools Against Illegal Levies
The Benue State Government has launched a monthly school grant scheme with ₦150 million released to support public schools while warning headteachers and principals against imposing unauthorised levies on pupils and parents.