A teacher rescued after 56 days in captivity in Oyo State has revealed that kidnappers released him and other victims before security forces intervened.Zacchaeus Olatunde recounted harsh conditions during his ordeal, including being blindfolded, denied basic hygiene, and restricted prayers.The abductors claimed to be ISWAP members, not Boko Haram, and fed the captives twice daily with basic meals.Olatunde described how they were eventually guided out of the forest by the kidnappers and later met government officials.Governor Seyi Makinde called for a UN-backed investigation, while the presidency argued the military had already explained the rescue.The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's education sector.
Original title: Freed Oyo teacher stirs controversy, says kidnappers released them before soldiers showed up (see video)
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