South-West security stakeholders, including the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and Agbekoya, call on the Federal Government and Oyo State to intensify efforts to secure the release of people reported abducted in the state. The groups cite kidnappings in Igbope and Oorelope Local Government Area, and they also reference the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomoso, describing the situation as worsening.
They urge urgent action from both levels of government, calling for stronger and more coordinated security responses to address the abductions and protect residents. The groups also argue that the South-West needs a more comprehensive security strategy, rather than short-term measures.
While the reports focus on the groups’ demands, both outlets point to the same core issue: continued kidnapping activity in multiple locations in Oyo State, including threats to children, and the need for government intervention to bring victims back. The groups’ statements are directed at accelerating efforts to locate, recover, and release abducted persons.
