Abducted pupils held in Oyo national park – Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area are still being held within the Old Oyo National Park, 27 days after their kidnapping.
In a statement released on Friday, the governor said security agencies were intensifying efforts to secure the victims’ freedom.
“Every credible lead is being pursued and every lawful measure is being deployed to secure the safe release of the abductees,” Makinde said.
He disclosed that intelligence reports showed the victims remained within the vast forest reserve.
“Intelligence reports indicate that the victims are still being held within the wider Old Oyo National Park a...