Gridlock Hits Ibadan as Protesters Demand Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils
Security sources said the kidnappers have dropped some demands and are now focused on ransom as troops block escape routes.
- Troops have effectively contained kidnappers at a National Park hideout where hostages remain captive, and under mounting pressure, the militants have "dropped some of their earlier demands" and are now "largely focused on securing ransom payment."
- On May 15, 2026, terrorists stormed three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting 46 individuals including 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers from remote communities lacking communication networks.
- Militants initially demanded the release of senior Ansaru members Abbas Mukhtar and Abubakar Abba, arrested last year by the Department of State Service, plus two Hilux vehicles and implementation of Sharia-related laws.
- Police dismissed reports that Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho facilitated any rescue, with PPRO DSP Olayinka Ayanlade labeling claims of victim releases as "unsubstantiated" and urging reliance on official channels.
- Security agencies have neutralized 168 high-profile terrorist commanders in recent operations aided by Department of State Service intelligence, forcing militants to abandon traditional strongholds while continuing to target vulnerable communities in Oyo.
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Mr Fayoade declined to comment on reports suggesting that the abductors had made demands involving ransom payments or the release of detained associates. The post Oyo Abduction: Police give fresh assurance on release of abducted pupils, teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Gridlock hits Ibadan as protesters demand release of abducted Oyo pupils
Motorists and commuters are currently stranded in Oyo as major routes experience gridlock following protesters’ barricade of the busy Iwo Road area of Ibadan. The protesters, led by the Take It Back Movement, gathered at the location around 10 am. to demand improved security and the immediate release of abducted schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Orire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the protest, the National Coordinato…
Nigeria: Oyo School Kidnap - Troops Block Escape Routes As Terrorists Reduce Demands
There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may regain their freedom any time soon as security operatives intensify rescue efforts.
Police Vow Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Reject Ransom Negotiations
The Nigeria Police Force has assured the public that abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State will be rescued safely, while firmly ruling out any engagement in ransom talks.Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Adegoke Fayoade, who oversees Information and Communication Technology, gave the assurance during a working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. He emphasized that coordinated efforts across…
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