. Police Arrest Two Suspected Members of Kidnap Syndicate in Kaduna

Linus Aleke and Kuni Tyessi in Abuja

The West African Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has condemned the kidnapping of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Ogbomosho, Oyo State, describing it as cowardly and reprehensible against innocent Nigerians.

The group called for a new security paradigm rooted in intelligence-led policing, accountability, technology-driven security operations, community engagement, and people-centred governance.

In a statement signed by the Programme Coordinator, Rafiu Adeniran Lawal, WAYPAN expressed outrage over the targeting of students and educators.