Nigeria’s Oyo State Police Command dismisses a viral social media claim that pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Orire Local Government Area were flown or transferred to Kaduna State by helicopter. Police describe the report as false and misleading, saying it is not supported by their investigations and current rescue efforts. The command says rescue operations for the abducted schoolchildren and their teachers are ongoing, but does not provide additional operational details in the published accounts.
Both outlets report that the police statement directly challenges the circulating narrative about the alleged transfer route and destination. While the viral claim focuses on transportation to Kaduna, the police position is that such allegations should not be treated as accurate. The reports emphasize that the police are actively working on the case and urge the public not to rely on unverified posts during the search and response process.
