Oyo Abduction: Makinde Announces New Development Amid Anxiety
- The Oyo government has vowed to secure the release of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA of the state
- This came as Kemi Olunloyo claimed abduction was politically motivated and that children were being moved to Katsina
- The abduction has continued to make the headlines across the country, especially as Nigerians approach the 2027 elections
The Oyo government has given assurance to the people of the state that sustained efforts are being made to secure the release of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in the Oriire local government area.
According to the state government, security agencies are working to rescue the pupils and apprehend the assailants.
Tribune reported that the government disclosed this in a statement on Monday, July 6, amid the growing anxiety among the people and calls for the immediate rescue of the victims.
Source: Twitter
The government expressed sympathy with the affected families and acknowledged the emotional trauma and uncertainty that the families have endured since the abduction happened. The government reiterated its commitment to secure the release of the pupils and reunite them with their loved ones.
The statement reads in part:
“The Oyo State Government remains committed to the safe return of our children and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area. Our thoughts are with their families in these trying times.”
Oyo kidnapping: Nigerians knock Olunloyo
The state government's assurance followed claims by Kemi Olunloyo, a daughter of the former governor of the state, that the children and teachers were being moved to Katsina.
Olunloyo's claim had caused anxiety and concerns among the people in the state. She also alleged that the abduction was politically motivated.
Olunloyo's claim has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Ogol4right criticised Olunloyo for calling for the president's resignation and leaving the state governor:
"Yes, Kemi, we might agree with you that the abduction is politically motivated, but the only person being asked to resign is Tinubu, not your Makinde. Remember, Makinde said he can only act when he's Commander-in-Chief, but Gov Ododo joined the military to pursue the Bandits."
Source: Twitter
Oludamola criticised Olunloyo:
"This narrative seems entirely illogical and politically nonsensical. An APC chieftain allegedly kidnapped children in Oyo to thwart Makinde's ambitions due to Tinubu, yet the public outrage from the kidnapping has been directed at Tinubu, not Makinde. What kind of strategy is that? Although anything is conceivable under the sun in Nigeria, this particular story doesn't add up."
TomTee knocked the activist:
"So what you are saying now is that Nigerians should remain dormant and not collect their PVC or vote again? That will amount to letting criminality continue to fester. What is wrong with advising people to go and vote, and you never know they might be lucky to get rid of this disastrous government; perhaps a new Nig will be born."
Ugogbuzuo Chief said he believed Olunloyo's claim:
"I have no reason whatsoever to doubt this; in Nigeria, impossible is nothing. We’ve tasted military and civilian rules, but for those who are old enough during military rule, that era seems to be way better than what we are currently experiencing. We have to think of a way forward out of this mess."
You can read the full statement on X here:
Peter Obi speaks on Oyo kidnapping
Legit.ng earlier reported that Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state.
Obi, who was the former governor of Anambra State, begged for the release of the children from captivity in the name of humanity.
The 2027 presidential hopeful decried the state of insecurity in the country, and his statement has started generating reactions from Nigerians.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
