Governor Seyi Makinde says his administration is working to secure the release of teachers and students abducted from schools in Oyo State and to reunite them with their families. Multiple reports state that Makinde made the assurance to address concerns among parents and relatives following the abduction. He says efforts are ongoing and that the abducted people are expected to return home soon. The reports describe the abductions as involving both teachers and students and note that the governor’s comments are meant to provide reassurance while negotiations and security actions continue. None of the accounts provide new verified details on the abductors, the location of the victims, or any confirmed timeline for release beyond the governor’s “soon” statement. The reports therefore focus primarily on Makinde’s pledge and the administration’s stated commitment to securing the victims’ freedom and restoring normal family life.