Nigerian businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, widely recognised as Cubana Chief Priest, has expressed joy over the safe return of the schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted in Oyo State.
As earlier reported, the 39 pupils alongside several teachers from different schools in Oriire Local Government Areawere freed on Friday, July 10, 2026.
They had been kidnapped by terrorists on May 15, 2026, and spent more than 50 days in captivity before regaining their freedom.
Presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga broke the news on X, sharing photographs of the rescued victims.
Although one of the teachers lost his life while being held captive, the successful release of the remaining victims was greeted with widespread relief.
The development prompted emotional reactions across social media, as Nigerians from different backgrounds celebrated the news and expressed gratitude.
Joining the conversation on Instagram, Cubana Chief Priest shared his excitement over the development. The celebrity barman described the victims’ freedom as the most uplifting news of the week.
He wrote: “It’s gonna be such an amazing weekend. Thank God, this is the best news so far.”
His Instagram post soon generated hundreds of responses from followers, many of whom shared in his excitement and relief over the outcome.
See the post below:
Below are some of the reactions that followed Cubana Chief Priest’s post:
@aniakor_calista_a said: “They even asked them to smile to the camera 🤩🤣”
@obelehenry101 asked: “How far the perpetuators?”
@nnodimnzubechi wrote: “So them kpai that head teacher and una rescue the children without ki lliñg or catching any of the kidnappers?”
@mmili_oflagos wrote: “Hallelujah, that’s really a good News 🙏🔥🔥”
@reginoh_music reacted: “What GOD Can Not Do 🤯 ❤️ Does Not Exist 🥳🥳🥳 JESUS IGWEEEEEE 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾”
@chimaigwe500 commented: “They no rescue them, they release them… but thank God”
