Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, who represents Oyo North Senatorial District, has explained why security agencies have not launched a direct offensive against the kidnappers holding dozens of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State.
The lawmaker said the lives of the children remain a major concern because the abductors are reportedly using them as protection against possible military action.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, Buhari disclosed that the gunmen deliberately surrounded themselves with the kidnapped pupils, making any rescue operation extremely risky.
According to him, a forceful attack on the kidnappers’ hideout could lead to the death of all the children in captivity.
The senator spoke while providing updates on efforts by authorities to secure the release of the victims and support affected families.
He revealed that members of a federal government delegation recently visited families of those affected by the abduction. During the visit, they also met with the family
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