The Oyo State Government has announced the release of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area, describing their freedom as a victory for resilience and principled leadership.
Dotun Oyelade,the commissioner for Information in a statement said that the government expressed gratitude that the victims had regained their freedom after weeks in captivity.
According to the statement, “We are happy to report to our people in Oyo State that our children and teachers at Oriire have been released from captivity.”
Oyelade said the successful release marked a significant test of its resolve against criminal elements, stressing that it remained committed to resisting the payment of ransom despite pressure to adopt what it described as a “quick-fix” approach.
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