On May 15, 2026, schoolchildren were abducted in Oyo and Borno, and they have now endured 54 days in captivity as rescue operations persist.

In Oyo, 39 students along with seven teachers were taken hostage in Oriire LGA, while in Borno, numerous individuals were seized in Askira-Uba, with six reportedly rescued. Authorities have stated that search efforts are ongoing, while health professionals caution that the children are at risk of life-threatening conditions due to their prolonged exposure in the forest.

In a separate incident, all 15 remaining church worshippers who were kidnapped in Ekiti State have been released. These victims, who were taken on April 28, 2026, during an evening service at a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, regained their freedom on July 4, 2026, after spen ...