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Oyo School Abduction: Police Arrest Six Suspected Informants Behind Attack.
Fresh details have emerged regarding the abduction of school pupils and the killing of two teachers and an okada rider in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than six suspects linked to the incident.
According to the police, the suspects are believed to have acted as informants to the abductors before, during, and after the attack.
The incident, which occurred last Friday, has continued to generate concern among residents of Ahoro-Esiele and surrounding communities.
Investigators reportedly made a breakthrough after tracing telephone conversations allegedly exchanged between the suspects and the attackers.
These communications are said to have provided details that helped the abductors navigate routes within the National Park and locate hidden safe havens.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the arrests on Tuesday morning.
He said, “We have six suspects in custody and they are assisting the investigation.”
Ayanlade added that preliminary findings showed that some of the suspects maintained contact with the abductors during and after the operation.
He explained that the intercepted communications are being analysed to determine the extent of each suspect’s involvement and to uncover others connected to the network.
According to him, the conversations reportedly included information on how the abductors moved through the National Park undetected and accessed safe locations.
The police spokesman further disclosed that the arrests were made during coordinated intelligence-led operations across different parts of the state.
He noted that the operation involved the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, Amotekun, the NSCDC, and Agro-Rangers working jointly to dismantle the criminal network.
Ayanlade assured residents that efforts were ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the syndicate.
He reaffirmed the commitment of security agencies to ensure that all those involved in the attack are arrested and brought to justice.
The tragic incident, which involved the abduction of school pupils and the killing of two teachers and an okada rider, has left the affected communities in fear and mourning.
A two-year-old pupil, Christianah Akanbi of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, is among dozens of victims abducted during last Friday’s terrorist attack on communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Community leaders confirmed that a total of 46 people were kidnapped during the assault.
The victims include seven teachers and 39 pupils drawn from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.
The attackers also reportedly stole four motorcycles belonging to residents. Three were taken from the Yawota community, while one belonged to a resident in the high school community.
Abducted Teachers Include:
- Mrs Alamu Folawe – Principal, Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele
- Mr Ojo Jonathan – Vice Principal
- Mr Olatunde Zacchaeus – Teacher
- Mr John Olaleye – Teacher
- Mr Michael Oyedokun – Teacher
- Mrs Oladeji – Teacher
- Mary Akanbi – Teacher, Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School
From Ahoro-Esinele Community:
- Rashida Tajudeen – 11 years
- Ahmed Ramoni – 8 years
- Abdulsalam Toyib – 4 years
- Baraka Abioye – 16 years
- Fatimo Jimoh – 15 years
- Hassan Azeez – 14 years
- Joshua Adeleke – 13 years
From Yawota Community:
- Samuel Oyedele – 7 years
- Emmanuel Oyedele – 4 years
- Idowu Taiwo – 4 years
- Christianah Akanbi – 2 years
- Juwon Sunday – 7 years
- Sikiru Salami – 3 years
- Soliu Salami – 4 years
- Ojo Joseph – 8 years
- Lydia Adewole – 8 years
- Testimony Jacob – 5 years
- Kehinde Kaosara – 7 years
- Sewa Seyi – 7 years
- Waliya Bello – 4 years
- Lydia Olohunloluwa – 7 years
- Damilare Oderinde – 8 years
- Deborah Adebowale – 5 years
- Aisha Oguntowo – 10 years
- Lege Taiwo – 12 years
- Balkis Ayanwale – 8 years
- Asa David – 10 years
From Oniya Community:
- Shuaibu Aliyu – 10 years
- Ahmed Aliyu – 7 years
- Muiz Aliyu – 5 years
- Jomiloju Ogunlola – 6 years
From Alawusa Community:
- Agune Noah – 8 years
- Elizabeth Abadi – 5 years
- Tosin Abadi – 9 years
- Pius Stephen – 5 years
- Hannah Ojo – 14 years
- Habidat Ayanwale – 7 years
- Mary Gabriel – 6 years
- Jacob Gabriel – age not specified
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed optimism about clinching the party’s vice-presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks during an interview on Premier Radio over the weekend.
The former Kano State governor said securing the position would be a major step toward positioning Kano State for the presidency in the future.
According to him, “By God’s grace, the next election will be unlike anything that has ever happened in our state and country, especially if I secure the ticket and my name is on the ballot.”
He lamented that Kano has never produced a vice president since the First Republic, describing the situation as disappointing, but expressed confidence that it would change.
“Kano State will rightfully secure this position, which will open the door for our state to eventually produce the president of this country,” he said.
Kwankwaso also urged political actors in the North-West to be strategic ahead of the elections, warning that poor decisions could have long-term consequences.
He added that some southerners were already aligning with his party, stressing the need for the North-West to act wisely in its political choices.
Former lawmaker Kabiru Lawal has thrown his support behind Desmond Elliot’s bid for a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Surulere 1 Constituency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Lawal described Elliot’s leadership style as sincere, transparent, and impactful, saying his performance has benefited the constituency.
He noted that although he once lost the party ticket to Elliot, the decision has since been justified by the lawmaker’s track record.
“People say the ticket was taken from Kabiru Lawal for Desmond, and at that time Kabiru was doing quite well. It is true, but there was a reason for it,” he said.
“But today, I say boldly that Desmond, who came into office then, has performed better than Kabiru Lawal.”
The former lawmaker urged party leaders to support Elliot for another term, arguing that Surulere would gain more from his continued representation.
He added that replacing Elliot at this point would not serve the constituency’s interest.
“Barakat is already in the cabinet. Let her remain there and allow Desmond to go for one more term, after which it can end,” he said.
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