Oyo Kidnap: Makinde Urges Calm, Says Protests may Embolden Abductors

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed to families of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area and other residents of the state to remain calm and avoid protests, assuring them that security agencies are working to secure the victims' safe release.

Makinde made the appeal on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at Christ Apostolic Church, Ibadan, to mark the 60th birthday and retirement of the outgoing Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni.

The governor said security operatives were already tracking the abductors and intensifying efforts to rescue the pupils and teachers who were kidnapped from schools in Oriire Local Government Area.

According to him, protests at this stage could complicate ongoing rescue operations and inadvertently give the kidnappers the attention they seek.

"Our reality is that bandits and terrorists are at our doorstep. I want to encourage the family members of the children and teachers who were kidnapped," Makinde said.

"This is not the time for protests. Terrorists and bandits do not think like normal people. If they did, they would not be carrying out such acts. Protests at this moment may only fuel their ego. We are doing everything possible, and this is the time for all of us to work together rather than apportion blame."

The governor also called for prayers and spiritual support, stressing that divine intervention remains important in efforts to secure the release of the victims.

"Only God can touch their hearts. We are making every effort to bring back our children and their teachers safely," he added.

The appeal comes amid growing public concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, which has prompted calls for stronger security measures across schools and rural communities in Oyo State.

 

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