The Oyo State Government has denied reports claiming it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, the government described the claim as allegation as false and misleading saying it is “far from the truth” and a deliberate attempt by “irresponsible bloggers” to create confusion and misinform the public.
“Although both the Oyo State and Federal Governments have been making concerted efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted children and their teachers, no ransom has been paid to the bandits, either directly or indirectly,” Oyelade said.
He urged members of the public to disregard the reports and rely only on information released through official government channels.
The commissioner maintained that the Oyo State Government is working closely with security agencies to ensure safe release of the abductees and bring this sad event to a close.
Recall that some bandits on May 15, abducted schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esienle in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, during a coordinated operation which which claimed a teacher.
The abductees are still held in capitivity since the attack while both the state and federal governments together with security agencies intensify efforts at securing safe release of the abductees.
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