Oyo Abduction: Why Insecurity Is Increasing
Makinde says Amotekun remains underarmed as protesters press for the rescue of 46 abducted pupils and teachers.
- On Tuesday, social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, led a protest in Ibadan demanding the immediate release of 46 pupils and teachers abducted from Orrire Local Government on May 15.
- Governor Seyi Makinde met demonstrators at his private residence in Ikolaba, attributing Oyo State's insecurity to federal limitations and inadequately armed Amotekun Corps.
- Makinde expressed readiness to sacrifice himself to secure the captives, stating he is almost 60, while confirming the Nigerian Army has suffered losses including a lieutenant killed during recent rescue operations.
- Addressing the crowd, the governor vowed that Oyo State would not become another Chibok, emphasizing his administration's commitment to avoiding further tragedy despite the delicate nature of rescue operations.
- VeryDarkMan noted the lack of information regarding the condition of over 45 hostages, revealing that one teacher has been beheaded and demanding concrete assurances about government rescue efforts.
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Makinde restates commitment to rescue abducted schoolchildren, teachers
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has restated his commitment to rescue all schoolchildren and teachers being held captive. Makinde said this on Tuesday while addressing protesters led by social media influencer and activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), at his private residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan. The governor, who expressed readiness to exhaust every option to guarantee the safe rescue of the kidnapped children and teachers …
Oyo Abduction: Why insecurity is increasing
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has attributed the increased spate of insecurity in his state to the lack of arms for the state’s official vigilante corps, Amotekun. Makinde alleged that the regional security outfit has not been adequately armed. The Governor made the claims while addressing protesters who stormed the streets of Ibadan. DAILY POST reports that VeryDarkMan on Tuesday, led a protest in Ibadan, demanding the release of kidnapped scho…
Makinde: I can sacrifice myself for abducted Oyo pupils,...
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has expressed his readiness to sacrifice himself to secure release of the 46 pupils and teachers abducted in Orrire Local Government of the state on May 15. He also declared that Oyo State would never experience a tragedy similar to the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction. Makinde gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing protesters led by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMa…
Oyo state will never be Chibok – Makinde
The post Oyo state will never be Chibok – Makinde appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared the state “is not Chibok and will never be Chibok”. Makinde on Tuesday, also vowed that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area will be rescued safely. His comments came as social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), led a protest [...] The post Oyo sta…
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