Nigeria: Senate Condemns Oyo School Abduction, Demands Immediate Rescue of Victims

Nigeria: Senate Condemns Oyo School Abduction, Demands Immediate Rescue of Victims

The senate has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers, and a toddler in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on Nigeria's future and demanding the immediate rescue of all victims still in captivity.

Youth Group Calls for Urgent Action Over Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren

The Youth Advocate for Change has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take immediate action to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted in Oyo State over two weeks ago. Adeola Ogunlade, team lead of the group, raised concerns over the continued captivity of schoolchildren and teachers while warning […]

Kidnappers Demand Sharia Law, ₦1 Billion Ransom For Release Of Oyo Pupils, Teachers

The kidnappers of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are reportedly demanding more than money for the victims’ release. According to reports, the kidnappers want a ₦1 billion ransom and are also calling for the introduction of Sharia law in Oyo State. The information was reportedly revealed by the Speaker […]

Insecurity: Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin Push for Release of Kidnapped Students, Teachers

Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, has weighed in on the security situation in the state, calling on the authorities to do everything necessary to secure the release of the abducted students, pupils, and teachers from their schools last month, news.ng reports. Hon. Ogundoyin, during plenary on Thursday, explained the complexity faced by some state governors in situations such as this, urging members of the House…

Oyo Speaker Reveals Terrorists Shocking Demands for Abducted Pupils

Oyo Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin reveals terrorist demands for weapons, money and law changes in exchange for abducted schoolchildren and teachers Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has disclosed that armed groups holding abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area are demanding weapons, money and concessions on future laws as conditions for their release. Ogundoyin made the revelation while addressi…

Kidnappers Demand Weapons, Money, Law Concessions for Release of Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers

By Lizzy Chirkpi The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has revealed that the armed group holding dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area is demanding weapons, money and concessions on future laws as conditions for the victims’ release. Ogundoyin disclosed this while weighing the difficult choices facing governments confronted with mass abductions and demands from armed groups, ami…