Ooni Ogunwusi Condemns Oyo School Abduction, Calls for Action

Ooni Adeyey Enitan Ogunwusi condemned the recent abduction of students and a teacher at a school in Oriir Local Government Area, Oyo State. In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni's Palace, Moses Olafar, he expressed sadness over the loss of lives during the incident, which included the reported killing of teacher Michael Oyedokun and the abduction of other individuals.

The Ooni called for swift security action and a united national effort to combat kidnapping and violent crimes across the country. He urged security agencies to intensify rescue operations to ensure the safe return of the victims and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Additionally, he appealed to the government to strengthen security architecture in vulnerable communities, particularly around schools in rural settlements, to prevent future occurrences. The Ooni also encouraged Nigerians to support security agencies with credible information and to cooperate with local monarchs in the fight against kidnapping.