Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Credit: Oyo State Government
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in the Oriire area of the state, while the exact number of missing pupils is still being determined.
The governor disclosed this on Sunday while addressing journalists on the security situation following the invasion of the schools by suspected gunmen.
He had earlier met with service commanders and heads of security agencies in the state to receive an update on the kidnapping incident.
Makinde revealed that an Islamic Studies teacher was killed during the attack, adding that security agencies had already arrested six suspects within the community and three other persons of interest in connection with the incident.
