Oyo abduction: Makinde meets victims’ families, reassures safe rescue

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has met with the relatives of the people abducted from Oriire area of the state, urging calm and cooperation as security agencies intensify efforts to secure their release.

The meeting held at Ahoro-Esiele community on Saturday night brought together relatives of the victims, community leaders, and residents.

Makinde said he understood that mere words could not take away their pains, but assured his administration was working around the clock to bring everyone home safely.

Makinde said: “Since this incident occurred, I’ve been holding security meetings twice daily and working directly with security agencies.

“We will push beyond every limit until all abductees are rescued.”

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He described the abductors’ actions as “cruel, unacceptable, and inhumane,” regardless of any grievances they claim to have.

Makinde also paid tributes to the sacrifices of security personnel, noting that nearly 200 Amotekun operatives had died fighting crime across Oyo State since the corps was formed.

A relative of the victims, Prof. Wole Alamu, appealed to the governor to do everything possible to free the abductees.

Another victim’s relative, Aliu Saidi, made a similar plea.

After addressing the larger crowd, Makinde held a closed-door meeting with parents and relatives of the abducted pupils and teachers to share updates on the rescue operations.

The abduction has heightened security concerns in the area, with residents demanding faster action to end kidnapping along Oyo State’s borders.