Nigerian Senate approves N50 million for Oyo rescue families

The Nigerian Senate has approved a 50 million naira donation to support the families of five individuals killed during the abduction crisis and subsequent rescue of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The financial package, announced during a plenary session on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, will provide 10 million naira each to the families of two teachers and three security personnel who lost their lives.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the gesture, describing the deaths as a painful sacrifice in the nation's fight against insecurity. He said the funds were intended to assist the children and dependants left behind by the deceased. The Senate directed its leadership to present the cheques to the beneficiaries.

The tragedy stems from the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, an incident that sparked nationwide outrage. The victims spent 56 days in captivity before being rescued in a coordinated operation on July 10 involving the military and other security agencies. While the rescue was successful, it came at a significant cost.

The Senate identified the fallen security personnel as Lieutenant F. A. Isaac and...