Security

No release yet of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers — Makinde’s aide

Responding to an inquiry by on Thursday over the true situation following the viral posts, the security adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde said there had been no release of the abduc

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 8 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
Abayomi Fagbenro, the special adviser on security to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described as untrue viral social media posts claiming that victims abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been released. The attack on three schools in the Ahoro-Esinle/Yawota axis of Ogbomoso in Oriire Local Government Area led to the killing of no fewer than two persons and the abduction of about 30 teachers and students.

Reports claiming the release of the abducted teachers and students have gone viral since Wednesday night. While some posts affirmed that the victims had been released, others described the reports as fake.

Some also expressed doubts about the claims, noting that no mainstream media organisation had reported the development. Responding to an inquiry by on Thursday over the true situation following the viral posts, the security adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde said there had been no release of the abducted teachers and students as of Thursday morning.

Your reaction

Pass it on

Share this story

Social links open in a new tab

Story guide

Understand this story

Summary

Responding to an inquiry by on Thursday over the true situation following the viral posts, the security adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde said there had been no release of the abduc Abayomi Fagbenro, the special adviser on security to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described as untrue viral social media posts claiming that victims abducted during...

Key takeaways
  • Responding to an inquiry by on Thursday over the true situation following the viral posts, the security adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde said there had been no release of the abduc Abayomi Fagbenro, the special adviser on security to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described as untrue viral social media posts claiming that victims abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been released.
  • The attack on three schools in the Ahoro-Esinle/Yawota axis of Ogbomoso in Oriire Local Government Area led to the killing of no fewer than two persons and the abduction of about 30 teachers and students.Reports claiming the release of the abducted teachers and students have gone viral since Wednesday night.
  • While some posts affirmed that the victims had been released, others described the reports as fake.Some also expressed doubts about the claims, noting that no mainstream media organisation had reported the development.
Article FAQ

What is this story about?

Responding to an inquiry by on Thursday over the true situation following the viral posts, the security adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde said there had been no release of the abduc Abayomi Fagbenro, the special adviser on security to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described as untrue viral social media posts claiming that victims abducted during...

Who published this story?

Glow 99.1 FM published this story with Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer listed as author.

When was it published?

May 22, 2026

Lagos court hears Killaboi’s arrest in Qatar over girlfriend’s murder

Continue reading

Lagos court hears Killaboi’s arrest in Qatar over girlfriend’s murder

Security · 1 min readRead next

Join the conversation

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Start the conversation.

Keep reading

NAF confirms helicopter makes precautionary landing in Benue

Security

NAF confirms helicopter makes precautionary landing in Benue

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that one of its helicopters made a precautionary landing on farmland in Benue State after completing a close-air-support mission against suspected kidnappers, saying the aircraft and crew subsequently returned safely to base.

3 min read · 2 views

Notorious ISWAP leader, others killed in Ondo forest

Security

Notorious ISWAP leader, others killed in Ondo forest

Security forces have killed senior ISWAP commander Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, alongside several members of the terrorist group during an intelligence-led operation in Owo forest, Ondo State.

2 min read · 4 views

Reader favourites

  1. 01Portugal to Face Super Eagles ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup214 views
  2. 02Grammy Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Historic Wins & Major Snubs183 views
  3. 03SUSPECTED JIHADISTS ATTACK NIAMEY AIRPORT162 views
  4. 04Iran Threatens US After Trump’s Warning156 views