Makinde reveals location of Oyo abducted pupils, teachers

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits successful Oriire Local Government Area of the authorities are being held wrong the Old Oyo National Park.

Makunde made this revelation connected Friday portion giving an update connected the rescue efforts of the kidnapped victims astir 4 weeks aft their abduction.

The politician said information agencies are actively moving to unafraid the harmless merchandise of the victims, who were whisked distant during coordinated attacks connected schools successful Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities connected May 15, 2026.

According to him, quality reports bespeak that the abductees stay wrong the expansive Old Oyo National Park area, which spans astir 2,500 quadrate kilometres crossed 10 section authorities areas successful Oyo State.

Makinde pointed retired that the immense and hard terrain of the parkland has created operational challenges for information personnel, requiring cautious planning, coordination, and sustained efforts to execute a palmy rescue mission.

The governor, however, assured residents that each credible pb is being pursued and each lawful measures are being deployed to guarantee the victims are rescued unharmed. He besides urged members of the nationalist to stay vigilant and study suspicious activities done the state’s toll-free emergen...