Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo State that authorities at all levels of government are intensifying efforts to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area.
The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday after meeting with representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who staged a protest to the Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan.
The groups had converged on the secretariat to express concerns over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA and to demand urgent action from the government to ensure their safe return.
Addressing the protesters, Makinde said the state government shares their concerns and remains committed to the safety and welfare of all residents.
According to the governor, security agencies and government authorities at the federal, state and local government levels are working in collaboration to rescue the victims and bring the situation to a successful conclusion.
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He emphasized that protecting lives and property remains a top priority for his administration, adding that efforts are ongoing to strengthen security across the state.
Makinde also assured the protesters that his government remains open to constructive engagement and feedback on measures aimed at improving security in Oyo State.
The protest comes amid growing public concern over the recent abduction incident in Oriire LGA, with students, teachers and labour groups calling for swift intervention and enhanced security around schools and communities.
The governor’s meeting with the demonstrators is expected to ease tensions as authorities continue efforts to secure the release of the abducted victims and prevent similar incidents in the future.
