Kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State prompts ultimatum and police investigation
Thirty‑nine schoolchildren were abducted in Oyo State, with seven teachers also taken, leading to rescue efforts, an activist's ultimatum to community leaders, and a police investigation.
Thirty‑nine schoolchildren were abducted in Oyo State, a fact confirmed across multiple news outlets.
According to AllAfrica, seven teachers were also abducted, and the abducted children and teachers were from Ahoro‑Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. AllAfrica reported that security operatives were intensifying rescue efforts for the abducted children and teachers.
PunchNG.com reported that activist Sunday Igboho (also known as Sunday Adeyemo) issued a two‑hour ultimatum to Fulani community leaders in Igboho town, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, intended to facilitate the release of residents reportedly abducted by kidnappers. The ultimatum was delivered at the palace of the Alepata of Igboholand, Oba Joel Olawuwo, in a meeting that included Fulani leaders and security officials. A video of the ultimatum went viral on social media, and the activist warned that failure to secure the victims’ release within the two‑hour period could lead to unrest.
PunchNG.com also reported that Oyo State Police Command said it had begun investigations into the kidnapping threat.
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