Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has disclosed the location of the abducted school children and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. He revealed that they are within the Old Oyo National Park.
Makunde disclosed this revelation on Friday while giving an update on the rescue efforts of the kidnapped victims nearly four weeks after their abduction.
The governor also affirmed that security agencies are actively working to secure the safe release of the victims.
Recall that bandits whisked away about 39 school children and teachers during coordinated attacks on schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities on May 15, 2026.
According to the governor, intelligence reports indicate that the abductees remain within the expansive Old Oyo National Park area, which spans about 2,500 square kilometres across ten local government areas in Oyo State.
Meanwhile, Makinde noted that the vast and difficult terrain of the park poses operational challenges for security forces, requiring careful planning, coordination, and sustained efforts to secure the victims’ release.
Nevertheless, the governor assured residents that security agencies are pursuing all credible leads and deploying every lawful means to ensure the victims return safely. He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the state’s toll-free emergency line, 615.
Additionally, he warned against the spread of unverified information, noting that misinformation could undermine ongoing rescue operations.
Consequently, he urge residents to continue supporting security agencies with useful information and to keep the abducted students and teachers in their prayers as efforts to secure their freedom continue.
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