Saraki Highlights 5 Days of Horrific Terror Attacks in Major Southern State
- Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has decried the growing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the recent attacks in Oyo state
- Saraki, a former governor of Kwara state, stated that within the space of five days, children and teachers were kidnapped, and one of them was murdered
- The former governor of Kwara State's statement has started generating reactions from Nigerians, who also decried the situation and prayed for the country
Bukola Saraki, the former Senate president, has decried the growing insecurity in Oyo state, particularly the recent ones, which happened within the space of five days, as the former governor of Kwara state had highlighted in a social media post on Thursday, May 21.
Saraki recalled that on Friday, May 15, some terrorists attacked three schools in Orire local government area in Oyo and abducted dozens of students and seven teachers. He explained that the Monday after the attack, May 18, a video of teacher Michael Oyedokun pleading for help circulated. "He was murdered shortly after," Saraki added.
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He further wrote that on Tuesday, May 12, the gunmen abducted two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, the state capital. Adding that it was the same place where some farmers were kidnapped in March.
The former Senate president lamented that the incident happened in a matter of days, describing it as "heartbreaking" and "painful", adding that the scenario should be a concern for everyone.
He lamented the severity of the situation, adding that the children in captivity should be at home with their parents. He mourned the teacher who was reportedly killed by the gunmen and extended his condolences to the family of the deceased.
Nigerians react as Saraki decries Oyo attacks
However, the former Senate president's statement has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Mohd Bashir Abdulyekeen lamented the insecurity in the country:
"It's so unfortunate that we've left insecurity to fester this long, and just like Y.E. Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki stated, we must all be responsible nd take necessary actions to end insecurity nd banditry in our country. My thoughts and condolences are with the family of the victims."
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Godwin Ikubogh wrote:
"They choose to lament on social media rather than hold the government accountable for their failures. Oyo families would be getting condolences today or any day tomorrow. Welcome to the era of condolences and condemning without actions and accountability."
Elegbeleye Femi prayed for the country:
"May God put an end to this menace, and may God destroy the camp of those who are responsible for this mess Nigeria is in at the moment. Amen."
Femi Toyinbo commented:
"For crying out loud, why was Gumi invited & received in the state? Those who attended that meeting should also be invited for questioning. The Imam in Ogbomoso should be questioned; he boasted that his religion condones killings. Such statements are dangerous and should never be ignored."
You can read Saraki's full statement on X here:
Saraki denies endorsing Tinubu for 2027
Legit.ng earlier reported that former Senate President Bukola Saraki has explained that his friendship with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the 2027 ambition of President Bola Tinubu.
Saraki also denied the report that he was secretly working for President Tinubu, adding that he is not the type of person and that he stands by what he does.
The former Senate president said that though he did not like the style and position of Wike, they both share the belief that the PDP must not fail.
Source: Legit.ng
