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Gunmen have abducted Mr. Matthew Kolawale Owoade, headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Igbojaye, Oyo State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding N30 million for his release. The incident has deepened anxiety among his family, colleagues and residents amid concerns over rising kidnappings in the area.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for an independent international investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, saying Nigerians deserve a full and transparent account of what happened. He said the probe should examine possible institutional failures while the state moves to strengthen security in vulnerable border communities.
Nigerian security forces say they have secured the unconditional release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State by Ansaru terrorists after a coordinated operation ordered by President Bola Tinubu. The victims are now receiving medical and psychosocial support ahead of reunification with their families.
A dispute over a failed late-night POS transaction in Ojo, Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State spiralled into deadly violence that disrupted businesses and forced residents to flee. While eyewitnesses said four people were feared dead, the state government said it had officially confirmed two deaths and launched investigations.
DIG Adegoke Fayoade has assured that abducted Oyo pupils and teachers will soon regain their freedom, dismissing reports of a shift in kidnappers' demands while outlining plans to strengthen South-West policing through AI, intelligence and improved welfare.
