In Nigeria, a rescue operation has been carried out to free students abducted by Islamic militants. The students were taken in May in the southwestern Oyo state.

The government has confirmed that the rescue was successful, but the total number of students freed has not been specified. It is known that more than 40 people were abducted at the time.

Further details on the rescue operation are available from the source, including information on the militants involved and the outcome of the operation.