Inside the Oyo School Kidnapping: 56 Days, 44 Rescued, No Ransom Paid

On the morning of May 15, 2026, Armed men in military fatigues stormed three schools in Oriire, Oyo State, and disappeared into the forest with dozens of pupils and their teachers. What followed was a 56-day ordeal that rocked the nation, that finally came to an end on Friday, July 10. Through an intelligence-led, carefully executed operation, Nigeria's security forces tracked the kidnappers through Old Oyo National Park and brought the hostages home alive. In this episode, Native Land unpacks the full story of the Oyo school kidnapping – how it happened, how it ended, and why the story is still not over. Watch more on Native Land's Security Corner, where we bring you verified stories on Nigeria's security landscape.