Video: “We’re doing everything humanly possible,” Makinde assures families of abducted pupils, teachers
Abdullateef Fowewe
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has visited Oriire Local Government Area to meet relatives of children and teachers abducted about two weeks ago, assuring them that the state government is pursuing every available avenue to secure the victims’ safe release.
Speaking during the visit, Makinde said he listened to family members’ concerns and offered words of encouragement.
He later shared a video of the meeting, writing, “Today we visited Oriire LGA to meet with the family members of children and teachers that were abducted about two weeks ago.
“After listening to them, I gave them the assurance that we are doing everything humanly possible to ensure the safe return of those who were kidnapped, and that by the grace of God, they will be reunited with their loved ones very soon.”
The incident, a high‑profile school kidnapping has renewed anxiety across Oyo State, which was previously regarded as one of Nigeria’s safer regions.
