Officials say 39 pupils abducted in Nigeria's Oyo state, one teacher killed
ABUJA, May 18 - Gunmen abducted at least 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state, killing one teacher in captivity and wounding security operatives with explosive devices during a rescue attempt, authorities said on Monday.
Oyo school abductions spark outrage
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- Oyo School Abduction: Tinubu condemns teacher’s killing, pledges rescue of students, others Premium Times —
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- Oyo Mass Abduction: CAN asks churches to observe fasting, prayer on Wednesday Premium Times —