Emotional scenes unfolded in Nigeria's Oyo State as students rescued after months in captivity reunited with their families. The students, who were abducted by Islamist militants in May, were freed during a security operation that also led to the arrest of eight suspected militants. Families expressed relief and gratitude as they welcomed their children home after weeks of uncertainty. Nigerian authorities said school kidnappings remain a serious security challenge, with armed groups frequently targeting students to pressure the government and demand ransom. The Nigerian Senate has also approved financial assistance for the families of those who lost their lives during the rescue mission.

Nigeria students reunite with families after rescue | Hostages freed months after Islamist kidnapping 

More than 130 Nigerian school children have returned home after weeks in captivity. The Nigerian Army rescued students and staff who were abducted by gunmen from a school in remote town of Kuriga. Watch to know more!

Nigeria School Abduction: More than 130 pupils return home after weeks in captivity

At least 287 people were taken hostage by gunmen on Thursday, March 7, when they broke into a school in the northwest of the country, according to the headmaster, who informed authorities that this was the country's second mass kidnapping in less than a week.

Gunmen attacks school in Nigeria's northwest | Abduct 287 students