Security Pressure Mounts on Kidnappers of Oyo Schoolchildren
Efforts to secure the release of dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have intensified, with security agencies reportedly tightening operations against the kidnappers. Security sources said troops have increased surveillance and blocked potential escape routes in a bid to rescue the victims and dismantle the criminal network […]
Hayatu-Deen Calls for Urgent Action on Insecurity
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of his abductors. In a statement issued on Monday, Hayatu-Deen described the incident as part of a broader security crisis confronting the country. He noted […]
Makinde Declares Work-Free Day for Islamic New Year
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Tuesday a work-free day across the state to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, on behalf of the government. Governor Makinde also congratulated Muslims in Oyo State […]
NAF Intensifies Search for Abducted Oyo Pupils
The Nigerian Air Force has continued aerial surveillance operations to support efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The development was disclosed in a statement by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame following a courtesy visit by representatives of the Chief of the Air Staff, […]
Amnesty Urges Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in Borno and Oyo states. The organisation made the appeal in a statement shared on X on Friday, warning that the victims remain at serious risk and require urgent rescue. Amnesty International said the incidents reflect the growing […]
Traditional Worshippers Hold Prayers Over Oyo Kidnap Victims
Women traditional worshippers from across Egbaland on Friday held a spiritual procession in Abeokuta, Ogun State, praying for the safe release of victims abducted in Oyo State. Dressed in white traditional attire and carrying ritual items, the women moved through major streets and shrines in the Ogun State capital, calling for divine intervention over rising […]
BREAKING…. Makinde Restricts Night Motorcycle Operations Over Insecurity
Seyi Makinde has ordered a restriction on motorcycle operations across Oyo State between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of efforts to address growing security concerns in the state. The governor announced the directive in an Executive Order issued on Friday, amid ongoing efforts to secure the release of abducted teachers and schoolchildren kidnapped […]
Gunmen Kidnap Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her two children in Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. The abduction was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement issued by Adelabu’s media aide, Comrade […]
Oyo Teachers Protest Over Abducted Students, Colleagues
Teachers under the National Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan on Thursday over the abduction of students and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The protest followed the May 15 attack on Esiele community in Oriire, where armed men invaded schools and abducted more than 40 […]
Oyo Youths Protest School Abductions, Insecurity
Protests erupted in Oyo State on Wednesday as youths and residents took to the streets to demand the safe return of students and teachers abducted in recent attacks across the state. In videos seen by DAILY POST, demonstrators in Ogbomoso were heard chanting “Bring back our children” and “Free our children and teachers,” as they […]
