Army denies Oyo government access to rescued school abduction victims

Officials from the Oyo State Government were prevented from accessing victims of a school abduction who are currently under medical care at the 2nd Division Medical Centre in Ibadan. A delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, arrived at the military facility on Saturday morning.

The delegation, which also included the Commissioner for Health, the Special Adviser on Security Coordination, the former Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital, and the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, intended to assess the victims' condition and offer state support. However, they were stopped at the entrance by soldiers who cited instructions from higher authorities for restricting access.

This incident occurred despite previous assurances from the Oyo State Government regarding comprehensive medical care, psychological support, and rehabilitation for the rescued victims. The victims were freed on Friday after spending 56 days in captivity following their abduction in the Oriire Local Government Area. Their rescue had garnered significant concern, with both state and federal governments pledging support for their recovery and reintegration.