Oyo State Police publicly deny multiple viral claims related to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state. The police state that there is no confirmed information indicating that any abducted pupils or teachers have been released. They also reject reports suggesting that a schoolchild died while in captivity, saying no such development has been confirmed by the police or by other security agencies involved in rescue efforts. In separate statements reported by outlets including Vanguard and The Punch, the police urge the public to disregard the circulating claims in their entirety. Premium Times similarly reports that the police describe the rescue or release allegations as untrue and unfounded. The police position is that rescue operations and verification processes are ongoing, but that no credible confirmation of releases or deaths has been provided at the time of the denials. The statements emphasize the need to avoid spreading unverified information while authorities work to locate and secure the safety of those abducted.