Professor Wole Alamu, husband of the abducted school principal of Community Grammar School, Esiele Yawota Community, broke down in tears during Governor Seyi Makinde’s visit to the community to commiserate with affected families.
The Nation reports that affected families gathered to plead for urgent intervention after fresh distress videos showed victims appealing for dialogue.
The incident has renewed concern over insecurity in Oyo State, especially in rural Ogbomoso communities, where abductions have become a growing fear.
The man’s wife was kidnapped alongside several teachers and pupils by armed bandits in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Governor Makinde was seen consoling Professor Alamu, who could not hold back the tears.
As reported by The Nation, Makinde’s visit comes days after bandits invaded and abducted staff and students from three schools in the community. It was reported that one of the teachers was killed during the kidnapping incident. Governor Makinde assured residents of his administration’s commitment to securing the safe release of all the victims.
The governor also vowed to bring the perpetrators of the unfortunate incident to justice.
