Kidnappers Demand Weapons, Money, Law Concessions for Release of Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers — Speaker

Pointblanknews | 05-06-2026 07:29am |

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has disclosed that the armed group responsible for the abduction of numerous schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area is demanding a combination of weapons, financial compensation, and legal concessions for their release. This alarming revelation highlights the ongoing security challenges faced in the region and underscores the complexities involved in negotiating with such criminal elements. The situation has raised concerns among local authorities and the community regarding the safety of educational institutions in the area. Efforts are ongoing to address the crisis and secure the safe return of the victims.

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