Police Debunk Viral Video Linked to Oyo School Abduction

NBC raises alarm over abduction of 46 in Oyo

By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has condemned the abduction of 46 persons, including schoolchildren and a two-year-old toddler, by suspected terrorists in communities within Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the incident as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. In a statement issued Friday by Rev. Ebenezer Durodola on behalf of the NBC president, Rev. Dr Israel Adelani Akanji, said the v…

Police debunk viral video linked to Oyo school abduction

The Nigeria Police have dismissed a viral video being linked to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State, describing the footage as misleading. The clarification was contained in a statement posted on the official page of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the statement, the video did not originate from Nigeria and is unrelated to the recent incident involving the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The po…

Police dismiss viral video falsely linked to Oyo school abduction

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that falsely claims to show the torture of students and teachers abducted during the recent attack in Oyo State. In a statement released on Friday, May 29, 2026, through its official communication channels, the Force Headquarters clarified that the footage did not […]

Oyo Abduction: Police Dismiss Viral Video

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating online that falsely claims to depict scenes from the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State, saying the footage is unrelated and originated outside the country. In a post on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the Force said the video was an old clip being recycled to spread misinformation and cause unnecessary panic among the public. The Nigeria Poli…

"They are getting impatient, please help us” – Abducted Oyo school principal cries out in heartbreaking new video

GistReel A new video has surfaced showing the abducted principal, Mrs Alamu, who was kidnapped during a school attack in Orrire community, Oyo State, appealing for urgent help. In the now-viral video circulating on social media, she explained that she and other victims have spent about 13 days in the bush since they were abducted from Owo, urging authorities to intervene. “About 13 days ago, we were picked from Owo, and till now, we are still in…

Freedom for Our Kids: Uproar in Ibadan as Students and Teachers...

The National Union of Teachers, NUT, in Oyo State have staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan, following the recent abduction of students and teachers from schools... #hotnews, #topheadlines, #ibadan, #flyingeze