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City Boy Movement donates medical supplies, others to Oyo abducted pupils’ community

From The Punch · () English

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  • The City Boy Movement donated medical supplies and healthcare items to the Esinele community in Oyo State, Nigeria, following a recent abduction.
  • The donation aimed to support residents during a difficult period and improve access to basic healthcare services.
  • The group also provided financial aid and scholarships to the family of a teacher who died in the incident.

In a gesture of solidarity, the City Boy Movement in Oyo State, Nigeria, has donated essential medical equipment and healthcare supplies to the Esinele community. The donation occurred during a visit to express condolences and support following the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the area.

We have the assurance that the teachers and pupils will return in peace. Government is working tirelessly to ensure their safe release. We are here to identify with the people of Esinele and support the community during this difficult period.

— Olufemi Onireti, Director of the City Boy MovementExpressing hope for the safe return of abducted individuals and offering support to the affected community.

Olufemi Onireti, Director of the City Boy Movement, expressed optimism about the safe return of the abducted individuals, assuring residents that authorities are actively working towards their release. He urged the community to maintain hope and continue praying, emphasizing that efforts by security agencies and stakeholders are yielding positive results.

The PUNCH reported that scores of teachers and pupils were abducted from multiple schools in the Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. Onireti stated, "We have the assurance that the teachers and pupils will return in peace. Government is working tirelessly to ensure their safe release." He added that the medical supplies would enhance access to basic healthcare and provide relief to the residents.

I want to advise you all not to lose hope. The government and security agencies are doing everything possible to secure their release. Your children will return in peace. We share in your pain and will continue to pray and support you until they are reunited with their families.

— Olufemi Onireti, Director of the City Boy MovementReassuring residents and emphasizing ongoing efforts for the safe return of the abducted.

In addition to the medical supplies, the movement presented a N1 million cash donation to the family of Michael Oyedokun, a teacher who tragically lost his life in the incident. Furthermore, scholarship awards were announced for Oyedokun's sons, Abiodun and Samuel, to support their educational pursuits. The Elesinele of Esinele, High Chief Tajudeen Abioye, commended the government's interventions and appealed for intensified efforts to expedite the victims' return.

We appreciate the Federal and State Governments for standing by us during this difficult time. We have received assurances from government representatives that the teachers and pupils will be released. We appeal that all necessary steps be taken to hasten their return to their families.

— High Chief Tajudeen Abioye, Elesinele of EsineleAcknowledging government support and appealing for swift action to secure the release of the victims.
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