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Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
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· July 10, 2026
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Key points At the time, authorities reported that more than 40 people were taken. In Nigeria, a rescue operation has been carried out for students abducted by Islamic militants.
In Nigeria, a rescue operation has been carried out for students abducted by Islamic militants. The government announced on Friday that the students, who were taken in May, have been rescued.
The abductions occurred in Oyo state, located in the southwestern part of the country. At the time, authorities reported that more than 40 people were taken.
Further details about the rescue, including the total number of students rescued, are not specified by the government spokesman. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from the source.
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Category: schools Published: July 10, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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