Oyo Abduction: Police Denies Rescue Rumours Of Teachers And Students

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that students, pupils and teachers abducted during last Friday’s terrorist attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued.

The command clarified that security agencies are still carrying out intensive operations aimed at securing the safe release of the victims and arresting those behind the attack.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

According to the statement, the police urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies and avoid spreading unverified information capable of creating panic.

“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the abducted students, pupils, and teachers in Orire Local Government Area are yet to be released, as intensive efforts by security agencies continue to ensure their safe rescue and the arrest of those responsible for the criminal act.

“The Command hereby debunks the rumour currently circulating that the victims have been rescued.

“Members of the public are urged to remain calm, support the ongoing efforts of the joint security team, and verify every piece of information before sharing it.

“The spread of fake news and misinformation only creates unnecessary panic, heightens tension, and diverts limited security resources that are critically needed for the ongoing operations.

“The Command assures the good people of Oyo State that updates and verified facts will be communicated as developments unfold.

“Individuals seeking clarification or authentic information are advised to contact the Police Public Relations Officer or the Command’s control room through the numbers provided below.”

Meanwhile, the Special Adviser on Security to Seyi Makinde, Abayomi Fagbenro, also confirmed that the abducted teachers and students had not been released as of Thursday morning.

The clarification follows widespread rumours circulating on social media claiming that the victims had regained freedom after the attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area.