Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - 'I'm the Only One She Has', Woman Demands Ward's Rescue
Families say abductors have refused talks with relatives and will only speak with Governor Seyi Makinde as rescue efforts continue.
- On Friday, May 15, terrorists on motorcycles attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Ahoro-Esinele, and L.A. Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, abducting pupils, teachers, and staff members.
- Residents initially mistook the attackers, dressed as soldiers, for visitors; panic erupted shortly after 9 am when gunshots rang out, prompting the abduction of students and vice-principal Mrs Alamu Folawe.
- The Defence Headquarters identified the attackers as suspected JAS terrorists displaced from the North-East. Families have continued to plead for government intervention 14 days after the incident.
- Abductors opened communication with the Oyo State government but refused to negotiate with families, insisting they would only speak with Governor Seyi Makinde. The Elesinele, Tajudeen Abioye, appealed for divine intervention.
- Governor Makinde's Special Adviser on Security, Abayomi Fagbenro, dismissed social media reports claiming victims had been rescued, describing them as false. Families continue to beg authorities to help free the abducted children.
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Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - 'I'm the Only One She Has', Woman Demands Ward's Rescue
Families of children abducted during a terrorist attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have continued to plead for government intervention, 14 days after the incident.
Oyo Abduction: ‘I’m the only one she has’, woman demands ward’s rescue
Families of children abducted during a terrorist attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have continued to plead for government intervention, 14 days after the incident. One of the victims’ guardians, Aduke Balogun, made an emotional appeal during a condolence and solidarity visit by the Oriire Youth Council to affected communities in Esinele and Yawota. A video from the visit, shared on Facebook page Oriire ni tiwa, surfa…
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Knocks, Kudos as Makinde Visits Families of Abducted Pupils, Teachers Two Weeks After Incident
By Kola Alawiye Mixed reactions have greeted the visit of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to families of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area about two weeks ago. The governor visited the affected families and communities, appealing for patience, understanding, and cooperation as government and security agencies intensify efforts to secure the ...
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