Insecurity in Nigeria: Were Suspects Linked to Oyo School Abduction Arrested in Ibadan? Police Speak
- Oyo State Police dismissed viral claims of suspects arrested in the school abduction case as false and concocted
- Police spokesperson called the rumours 'false from the pit of hell' and urged the Nigerian public to disregard
- No official statement exists regarding the alleged arrests linked to the infamous Oyo school abduction in Oriire
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering security matters and counter-insurgency in Nigeria and Africa.
Ibadan, Oyo state - The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed viral reports claiming that six suspects linked to the deadly Oyo school abduction were arrested in Ibadan, describing the story as false and misleading.
Two prominent media organisations shared the purported update on their platforms on Friday night, June 5, alleging that some suspects were apprehended in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
Source: Facebook
The claim was amplified in the X post below:
But in an exclusive message to this reporter, Ayanlade Olayinka, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, said the report did not originate from the police and should be disregarded by the public.
The police spokesperson told Legit.ng while reacting to the viral claims:
“It’s not true; it is false from the pit of hell."
The command maintained that no such official statement had been issued regarding the alleged arrests or the details circulating online about the abduction case.
Oyo police debunk viral security misinformation
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command said it has noted with serious concern a widely circulated publication containing detailed and purported operational information on the recent abduction incident in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire local government area (LGA), including alleged identities of suspects, communication interception details, and supposed financial transactions linked to ongoing investigations.
The statement read:
"The Command wishes to categorically state that the said publication is misleading, speculative, and not an official security report. It contains numerous operational claims and technical assertions that did not emanate from the Police Command or any constituted security authority involved in the investigation.
"For the avoidance of doubt, the investigation into the unfortunate incident remains active, sensitive, and intelligence-driven. As is standard practice in matters of this nature, operational details, identities of suspects, investigative leads, and financial intelligence components are strictly protected to safeguard ongoing efforts, prevent compromise of field operations, and ensure successful apprehension of all perpetrators."
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The Command cautioned members of the public, bloggers, and online publishers against spreading unverified, exaggerated, or operationally sensitive information that could mislead the public, cause panic, or undermine ongoing security operations.
It said:
"The Oyo State Police Command will not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against any individual or group found deliberately circulating false information, interfering with investigations, or attempting to obstruct ongoing security operations."
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Oyo: Makinde told to resign
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Oyo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) criticised Governor Makinde over his remarks on the security situation in the state, calling for his resignation.
The Oyo APC described Makinde's comments at a political event as a misrepresentation of the constitutional role of state governors in addressing insecurity in Nigeria.
In a statement by Olawale Sadare, its spokesperson, the party faulted Makinde’s claim that he is constrained in tackling insecurity because security agencies are under the control of the federal government.
Source: Legit.ng
