Makinde reveals location of Oyo abducted pupils, teachers

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of the state are being held within the Old Oyo National Park.
Makunde made this revelation on Friday while giving an update on the rescue efforts of the kidnapped victims nearly four weeks after their abduction.
The governor said security agencies are actively working to secure the safe release of the victims, who were whisked away during coordinated attacks on schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities on May 15, 2026.
According to him, intelligence reports indicate that the abductees remain within the expansive Old Oyo National Park ar...