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The Presidency has confirmed the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Ahoro-Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, confirming THISDAY earlier reports.

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‎The confirmation was made by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his facebook page on Friday.

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‎“Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies”, Onanuga said.

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‎The victims were kidnapped on May 15 when heavily armed gunmen invaded the Ahoro-Esiele community, abducting 46 pupils, teachers and the principal of a secondary school. The incident sparked nationwide outrage.