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Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
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· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It is known that more than 40 people were taken at the time of the abductions. In Nigeria, a rescue operation has been carried out to free students abducted by Islamic militants.
In Nigeria, a rescue operation has been carried out to free students abducted by Islamic militants. The abductions occurred in May in the southwestern Oyo state.
The government has confirmed that the students have been rescued, although the exact number is not specified. It is known that more than 40 people were taken at the time of the abductions.
Further details on the rescue operation are available from the source, including information on the militants involved and the outcome of the operation.
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Category: schools Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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