The Oyo State Police Command has debunked viral social media reports claiming that the pupils and teachers abducted from the Orire Local Government Area have been released by their captors.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, the command labelled the trending news as false, misleading, and entirely unsubstantiated.
The command clarified that the victims, who were kidnapped from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota Communities, remain in captivity.
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However, the police assured the public and the distraught families that intensive, coordinated rescue operations are currently in full swing across the region.
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Security forces are utilising all available human and operational assets to secure the safe return of the students and their teachers.
The command emphasised that its primary objective is the unharmed reunification of the victims with their families and the eventual prosecution of the perpetrators.
“The Command states unequivocally that the claim is false, misleading, and entirely unsubstantiated. As of the time of this release, there has been no such development,” the statement clarified.
“Security operatives are working tirelessly to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers.”
Misinformation
The police cautioned the public against the spread of unverified narratives and sensational reports.
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Such misinformation, the command warned, is capable of triggering unnecessary panic, increasing public anxiety, and potentially undermining the delicate security operations currently underway.
Residents were urged to rely exclusively on verified information from the police and other authorised government agencies.
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The command noted that sharing false content on communication platforms threatens public peace and order.
While calling for calm and vigilance, the command encouraged citizens to remain supportive of the security agencies during this sensitive period.
The command pledged to provide accurate updates as the situation evolves and remains committed to resolving the crisis.
