Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the government was ready to listen to the demands of abductors of pupils, students and teachers kidnapped during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, in order to secure their safe release.
Mr Makinde stated this on Monday while addressing journalists at his private residence in Kolapo Ishola Estate, Ibadan, on the kidnapping incident that occurred in Ahoro Esinele Community in Oriire Local Government Area.
He, however, said that the state would never surrender to terrorism, assuring that all efforts were being intensified to ensure the victims returned home unharmed.
