Senate Condemns Students’ Abduction in Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police Soon

Pmnewsnigeria | 18-05-2026 10:17am |

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the leader of the Senate, expressed strong condemnation regarding the recent abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo States, which occurred within a 24-hour period. This incident has raised concerns, especially given the $30 million that was raised globally in 2014 aimed at enhancing security for public and private schools across Nigeria. In response to the ongoing security challenges, the Senate has pledged to expedite the establishment of state police forces to better address such incidents in the future.

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