The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after a deadly attack that led to killings and abductions.
Armed men, said to have arrived on motorcycles, invaded parts of the area and targeted schools, including Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota and schools in Esiele community. During the attack, several pupils, students, and school staff were taken away, including a vice principal.
On arrival in the state, the police chief met with senior officers and security stakeholders to review ongoing rescue efforts. He was briefed on operations already underway and the deployment of personnel to track the attackers and locate the abducted victims.
Security agencies have since intensified search-and-rescue operations, with additional tactical teams deployed to nearby forests and surrounding areas believed to be used as escape routes.
The police described the attack as unacceptable and assured residents that efforts are ongoing to rescue all victims and bring those responsible to justice.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, also confirmed that the government is working with security agencies to get clearer details of the incident and strengthen security in vulnerable communities. He urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity.
Search operations are still ongoing as authorities race to secure the safe return of the abducted victims.
