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Gov Makinde speaks on Oyo school Kidnap

Last updated: May 18, 2026 1:40 pm
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has officially confirmed the Abduction of seven teachers during an attack on Esinele Primary and Secondary Schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Makinde who made this known during a press briefing in Ibadan also disclosed that the exact number of abducted pupils is still unknown and would be ascertained and made public

He stated that two operatives of the Western Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, sustained injuries during the attack and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.

Governor Makinde further revealed that six members of the community, suspected to be informants to the terrorists, have been arrested and are currently under interrogation as part of ongoing investigations into the incident.

The Governor also condoled with families of those who lost their lives.

(Editor: Roluke Ogundele)

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