Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says abducted pupils and teachers taken during attacks in Oriire local government area on 15 May are still being held inside Old Oyo National Park. Reporting across multiple outlets says Makinde makes the confirmation in his public statements and newsletter, adding that the victims have been in captivity for about 27 days. He states that intelligence indicates the abductees are held in the park, which covers about 2,500 square kilometres and spans multiple local government areas. Makinde says security agencies are intensifying rescue efforts and pursuing every credible lead using lawful measures. He acknowledges the distress and uncertainty faced by affected communities and says the park’s difficult terrain complicates operations, requiring patience and careful coordination. The governor also urges residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities through a designated toll-free citizens enquiry number, and avoid misinformation that could disrupt ongoing operations. The outlets further report that the abductions involved attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School; and L.A Primary School, Esiele.
Makinde says abducted Oyo pupils and teachers remain inside Old Oyo National Park
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says abducted pupils and teachers taken during attacks in Oriire local government area on 15 May are still being held inside Old Oyo National Park. Reporting across mul...
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says abducted pupils and teachers remain held inside Old Oyo National Park.
- The abduction occurred on 15 May in Oriire local government area during attacks on multiple schools.
- Makinde says security agencies are intensifying rescue operations and pursuing credible intelligence leads.
- He describes the park as about 2,500 square kilometres and spanning ten local government areas, with difficult terrain affecting rescue efforts.
- Makinde urges residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity via the state’s toll-free number.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted nearly a month ago in Oriire Local Government Area remain within the Old Oyo National Park, as security agencies intensify rescue operations.In his Newsletter No. 140 released Friday, Makinde said intelligence reports indicate the victims are being held in the vast 2,500-square-kilometre park, which spans ten local government areas.“Every credible lead is being pursued and every lawful measure is being deployed to secure the safe release of the abductees,” the governor assured.The abductions, which occurred on May 15 during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School, Esiele, have left families in anguish for 27 days.Makinde acknowledged the pain of affected communities, noting that while assurances of rescue have been given, the prolonged ordeal has deepened anxiety. He explained that the difficult terrain of the park poses operational challenges, requiring patience and strategic coordination.The governor urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the state’s toll-free Citizens Enquiry Number, 615, stressing that misinformation could compromise ongoing operations.He called on citizens to support security agencies with credible information and to keep the abducted students and teachers in their prayers.“Democracy is strongest when citizens care for one another,” Makinde said, reiterating his administration’s commitment to securing the victims’ safe return.
15 hours agoGovernor Makinde confirms abducted Oyo students and teachers are still within Old Oyo National Park. Efforts intensify to rescue victims after 27 days. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-oyo-students-teachers-still-within-national-park-makinde/
18 hours ago“For 27 days, families have gone to bed without their loved ones. For 27 days, communities have lived with uncertainty. For 27 days, our children and teachers have remained in captivity,“ Makinde said. The post Abducted pupils, teachers yet to leave old Oyo national park corridor – Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.
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