Palpable joy enveloped Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State today, July 10, following the rescue of 39 kidnapped abducted pupils and teachers.

A video shared online showed residents celebrating the military as they drove in a convoy with the rescued victims.

The victims, made up of 39 pupils and seven teachers, including the school principal, Mrs Alamu Folawe, were rescued today after 51 days in captivity.