‘Heartbreaking and painful’: Saraki condemns Oyo’s abductions and demands urgent action after teacher’s murder

VIA BUKOLA SARAKI ON X:

Friday, May 15: Gunmen attacked three schools in Orire LGA, Oyo State, and abducted dozens of students and 7 teachers.

Monday, May 18: A video of teacher Michael Oyedokun pleading for help circulated. He was murdered shortly after.

Tuesday, May 19: Two CRIN staff at Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, were abducted by six armed men—the same Cocoa Research Institute where farmers were taken in March.

All of this, in a matter of days, in one state. This is heartbreaking. It is painful. And it should concern every one of us.

Innocent people, including young children, children who should be at home with their parents, are being held captive. The severity of the situation cannot be overstated.

I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Michael Oyedokun and to all those who have been affected by these tragic incidents. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and with every family anxiously waiting for the safe return of their loved ones.

I urge the Federal Government and our security agencies to act with urgency and deploy every available resource to secure the release of all those still in captivity. Those responsible for these cruel and senseless acts must be found and brought to justice.

May Almighty Allah heal our land.