We’re Working To Ensure Safe Return Of Abducted Schoolchildren, Teachers – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo State that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

Makinde gave the assurance in an Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day message posted on his social media handle on Wednesday, saying the state government and security agencies were intensifying efforts to ensure the victims return safely.

The governor said the thoughts of the government were with the affected families and security personnel working to restore safety across communities in the state.

“As we mark this year’s Eid and Children’s Day, our thoughts are with every family awaiting the return of their loved ones, and with security agencies working to keep our communities safe,” he said.

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“We are working to ensure the safe return of those who were kidnapped in Oriire LGA. May this holy season fill our State with peace.”

The abduction occurred on May 15 when armed attackers invaded Baptist Nursery/Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esinele communities in the Ogbomosho axis of the state.

Makinde had earlier confirmed that 32 persons were kidnapped during the attack, including 18 primary school pupils, seven teachers and seven students of Community Grammar School.

One of the abducted teachers was later reportedly killed by the kidnappers.