Abducted Oyo Principal Urges Government Not to Politicize

Rachael Alamu, the principal of a community high school in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, has been abducted along with several schoolchildren and a teacher, Michael Oyedokun, who was reportedly killed by the kidnappers. In a video appeal, Alamu urged the government not to politicize their plight and dismissed claims that the abductors demanded N1 billion for their release or the implementation of Sharia law in Nigeria.

She emphasized that these claims are false and complicate their situation. The incident has sparked outrage and led to protests by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), which demands urgent action from the government.

Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin commented on the situation, questioning the acceptance of ransom demands. The Muslim community in Oyo State condemned the abductor's demands, asserting that they do not represent Islamic values.

Alamu's plea for help has gone viral, urging Nigerians to disregard false claims and focus on securing their release.