A federal government delegation on Sunday visited Oyo State over the recent kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Orire local government area of the state.
Recall that the bandits simultaneously raided schools in the area, seizing about 46 pupils and teachers.
Naijaonpoint reports that the delegation is led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila and includes the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, Minister of Defence, Christopher, Joseph, Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe and the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications, Sunday Dare.
The delegation met with community leaders and families of teachers, students and pupils abducted from schools in the area.
The visit followed the abduction of teachers and pupils from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026.
The federal government delegation met with community leaders and relatives of the victims and assured them of ongoing efforts to secure the release of those still being held captive.
The high-level visit comes amid growing public concern over the incident, which has sparked protests and renewed calls for stronger security measures to protect schools and rural communities across Oyo State.
Details later…
