Nigeria: Makinde Confirms Killing of Teacher in Oyo School Abduction
Makinde said security agencies are pursuing the abducted teachers and pupils as the state begins daily briefings on the rescue effort.
- Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed seven teachers were abducted during coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, with one mathematics teacher killed by what he termed 'terrorists' after a video surfaced.
- Armed men riding motorcycles assaulted the Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota and Community Grammar School in Esiele, later retreating toward the Old Oyo National Park forest axis after abducting pupils and teachers.
- Adopting 'kinetic and non-kinetic' strategies, the government is consulting with religious bodies including the Baptist Convention, whose school was among those affected in the attack.
- Governor Makinde announced daily press briefings will update the public on rescue operations, describing the situation as 'very difficult and challenging' with no quick fixes available.
- The governor urged residents to cooperate with security agencies and assist rescue efforts, emphasizing that his administration's priority remains the safe return of all abducted pupils and teachers.
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Oyo school: We’ll listen to abductors’ demands – Makinde
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will not surrender to terror following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, even as he said the government was prepared to listen to the demands of the abductors to secure the safe release of the victims. Makinde made the declaration while addressing Governor’s Office correspondents at his Kolapo Ishola residence, Ib…
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Makinde confirms killing of teacher in Oyo school abduction
Governor Makinde said intelligence received by the government indicated that the victims included school teachers, while confirming that one of them. The post Makinde confirms killing of teacher in Oyo school abduction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Oyo Govt to engage kidnappers for safe release of those abducted
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the government was ready to listen to the demands of abductors of pupils, students and teachers kidnapped during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, in order to secure their safe release. Makinde stated this on Monday while addressing journalists at his private residence […] The post Oyo Govt to engage kidnappers for safe release of those abducted — Makinde appeared first on Fre…
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