Don’t Play Politics With Our Lives – Abducted Oyo Principal Debunks ₦1Billion Ransom, Sharia Claims In New Video

A school principal among those kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has dismissed reports that their abductors are demanding ₦1 billion ransom, weapons, or the implementation of Sharia law.

Speaking via a new video, the principal, Mrs Alamu, urged the public to desist from spreading false information that could jeopardise their release.

Speaking in the video released by the terrorists, Alamu said the abductors had shown the captives copies of reports circulating online regarding their alleged demands.

“Hello, everyone. I have come to make some clarifications. Today makes it the 24th day we have been in this place, and it seems that some people are making our case complicated already,” she said.

According to her, reports claiming that the terrorists are demanding the release of fighters, payment of ₦1 billion ransom, weapons, and the implementation of Sharia law are inaccurate.

Alamu said the misinformation was complicating negotiations and could hinder efforts to secure the freedom of the captives.

They are not asking for Sharia law; they are not asking for weapons; they are not asking for money. All they are asking for is the release of some people and negotiation. Don’t play politics with our lives,” she pleaded.

Naijaonpoint reports that the principal’s latest appeal comes amid growing concern over the fate of about 45 pupils and teachers abducted when terrorists stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area.