Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria recovering, governor says

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria recovering, governor says

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

The abductions in the southwestern state represented an escalation of Nigeria’s security crisis as the most of the previous incidents of mass kidnappings took place in the country’s north.

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Oyo were rescued and receiving medical treatment, confirmed the local government on Friday.

Southwest Nigeria -- home to economic capital Lagos -- has long been considered one of the safest regions in a country struggling with multiple security crises.

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