It’s not true that abducted Oyo students and there teachers have been rescued, the Oyo State Police Command has stated.
Instead, rescue efforts of the students and their teachers, in Orire Local Government Area of the state is still ongoing.
The state police command made this clarification in a press statement issued by the command’s police public relations officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.
“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the abducted students, pupils, and teachers in Orire Local Government Area are yet to be released, as intensive efforts by security agencies continue to ensure their safe rescue and the arrest of those responsible for the criminal act,” the statement read.
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“The Command hereby debunks the rumour currently circulating that the victims have been rescued. Members of the public are urged to remain calm, support the ongoing efforts of the joint security team, and verify every piece of information before sharing it”, it added
“The spread of fake news and misinformation only creates unnecessary panic, heightens tension, and diverts limited security resources that are critically needed for the ongoing operations,” the statement added.
It also advised those desirious of authentic information on the case of the abducted Oyo students and the teachers, and any other to seek such from the right channels – the Police Public Relations Officer or the Command’s control room.
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