Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that the state government is prepared to consider the demands of the abductors responsible for the recent kidnapping of pupils, students, and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area in a bid to secure the safe release of the victims.
Speaking at his private residence in Kolapo Ishola Estate, Ibadan, the governor said the administration would explore every legitimate means possible to ensure that the victims return home safely, while insisting that the state would not bow to terrorism or criminal intimidation.
According to the governor, seven secondary school students, 18 primary school pupils, and seven teachers were abducted during the attack on the affected schools in Oriire Local Government Area. He also confirmed that one of the abducted teachers was reportedly killed by the kidnappers.
Describing the security situation as “fluid and difficult,” Governor Makinde stated that security agencies were still intensifying rescue operations across the affected communities to secure the release of the remaining victims.
The governor further revealed that the state government had established an operational situation room at the headquarters of the Oyo State Police Command to coordinate rescue efforts and provide verified information to members of the public.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening security architecture across the state, Makinde announced that the surveillance aircraft procured by the Oyo State Government had arrived in Nigeria and were currently being assembled at the Nigerian Air Force hangar in Lagos.
He assured residents that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, would continue to take proactive steps to combat insecurity and protect lives and property across Oyo State.
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