Oyo School Abduction: No Release Yet, Authorities Deny Viral Claims

The abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State remains a grave concern, with official sources refuting viral claims of their release. Abayomi Fagbenro, the special adviser on security to Governor Seyi Makinde, clarified that as of Thursday morning, no hostages had been freed, directly contradicting social media reports that had circulated widely.

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As of 10:35 am, it’s not true.

The attack, which occurred last Friday on three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area, resulted in the tragic loss of at least two lives and the kidnapping of around 30 individuals, including teachers and students. This incident has understandably caused significant distress and anxiety within the community and across the nation.

In response to the escalating situation, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has taken decisive action by deploying more detectives from Force Headquarters in Abuja. These officers will work in conjunction with the existing joint security team to expedite the rescue operation. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has also weighed in, urging for a "careful, clinical and timely" operation to ensure the safe return of all abducted individuals.

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he was not aware of the release of the victims abducted during Friday’s attack.

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that troops have made contact with the abductors, signaling a critical phase in the ongoing efforts. Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to secure the release of those held captive. The Nigerian media, including The Punch, is closely monitoring these developments, providing crucial updates to the public amidst the uncertainty and fear surrounding the incident.

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careful, clinical and timely