Abducted pupils, teachers yet to leave old Oyo national park corridor - Makinde

June 12, 2026

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

By Adeola Badru

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in the Oriire Local Government Area remained within the wider Old Oyo National Park axis as security agencies intensified efforts to secure their release 27 days after the incident.

The governor gave the update in his Newsletter No. 140 released on Friday, assuring residents that the victims remained at the centre of ongoing rescue operations despite the prolonged period in captivity.