Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has vowed that the government will not rest until the 46 abducted teachers, students, and pupils regain their freedom, saying the families of the victims have remained in pain since the incident occurred on May 15, news.ng reports.
The governor said this on Friday in a speech made available by Oyo Affairs on X.
According to the governor, efforts are ongoing, and the authorities are working tirelessly to secure the return of the abductees.
He said, “We will not relent until our teachers and children are returned safely home. Every day they remain in captivity is a painful day for their families, their communities, and all of us in Ohio State. I want to assure our people that efforts are ongoing around the clock and that safe return of those abducted remains a top priority of this administration.
“They have not been forgotten and they have not been abandoned. We may not be able to disclose every step being taken because of the sensitive nature of the operations involved, but I ask our people not to mistake our silence for inaction. A great deal of work is being done behind the scenes, and we remain fully engaged with all relevant security agencies.”
As part of measures to beef up security in the state, the governor has imposed a restriction on commercial motorcycle riders (Okada) between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. across the state.
The governor noted that the authorities are working behind the scenes to bring the victims safely back to their families.
According to the governor, the success of the measures put in place will depend on the cooperation of residents in the state, adding that security is a shared responsibility.
He said, “With the signing of this executive order, we are also introducing additional measures to enhance security across our states.
“Consequently, the operations of motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada Riders, will now be restricted between the hours of 10.30 p.m. and 5.30 a.m. throughout Oyo State. We can create laws and regulations, but their success ultimately depends on the cooperation of our people.
“This is another opportunity to remind us all that security is a shared responsibility. If you say something, say something, and authorities will do something.”
Recall that on May 15, armed assailants invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School (Esiele), and L.A. Primary School (Ahoro-Esinele), and a total of 46 people were taken, including 39 students and pupils and seven teachers, with some children as young as two years old.
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