The pupils and teachers who were abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom.

The good news was confirmed on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his verified X account.

He wrote, "Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo, have been freed by their abductors."

However, as of the time of filing this report, there was no official information on how they were released or whether any ransom was paid.