Tag: Oyo Abduction

At last, abducted Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom after security operation

Aminu Imam
Oyo pupils, teachers

…Tinubu hails rescue The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire local government area of Oyo State have regained their freedom following efforts by security agencies. The development was announced yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his verified 𝕏 account. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies”, Onanuga wrote. While confirming the successful rescue, the Presidency did not disclose details of the operation or the circumstances surrounding the victims’…

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ACF warns of anarchy, condemns Sunday Igboho’s quit notice to Fulani in Oyo

Aminu Imam
ACF warns of anarchy

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has warned that Nigeria could drift towards anarchy if the Federal Government fails to take decisive action against Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, over his recent ultimatum directing Fulani residents to leave parts of Oyo State following the kidnapping of a pregnant woman and some of her relatives. In an issued statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Tukur Muhammad Baba, the Forum described the ultimatum as unconstitutional, dangerous and capable of aggravating the country’s already fragile security situation. The northern socio-cultural organisation said the…

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LG Chairman dismisses viral reports of release of kidnapped victims

Aminu Imam
LG Chairman

Contrary to reports circulating on social and conventional media platforms that the kidnapped victims of Oorelope LGA has been released by their captors after Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as ‘Sunday Igboho’ issued a 2-hour ultimatum to the kidnappers, the Oorelope LG chairman, Hon. Ogundiran Jacob Oluwale has dismissed such claims, describing the information as false and misleading”. In a statement issued yesterday, Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Ogundiran Jacob Oluwale, said the abducted victims were still in captivity and urged residents to regard such cailms as unverified reports” The…

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