Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says the state government is ready to listen to the demands of the kidnappers who abducted students from two schools in Oyo State. Speaking in response to the incident, Makinde indicates the government is prepared to engage with the abductors where possible, while stating it will not comply in a way that supports terror.
Multiple reports cite the governor’s account of the abductions. Vanguard says seven students were taken from Community Secondary School, and that 18 children and seven teachers were kidnapped from First Baptist Primary and Nursery School, adding that one person was killed during the attack. Premium Times similarly reports that 25 students and seven teachers were abducted, also characterizing the governor’s comments as a hint toward negotiation or engagement with the kidnappers. The Punch reports that Makinde tells the abductors the government is ready to listen.
Across the outlets, the key points are the willingness to hear demands, the refusal to surrender to terror, and reported figures for students and teachers abducted, alongside a death during the attacks.
