May 30, 2026

…says lives of abducted pupils must not be put at risk

By Adeola Badru

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appealed for restraint and unity as efforts intensified to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted from primary schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state, warning that authorities must avoid actions that could endanger the victims.

Speaking during a sympathy visit to the families of the abducted pupils and teachers on Saturday at Ahoro Esinele L.A. Basic School in Oriire Local Government,