Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has provided further updates over the successful rescue of teachers and students from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Onanuga through his verified x-handle said during the rescue operation, eight of the kidnappers were arrested and are now in DSS custody. He added that some of kidnappers were neutralised.
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“There was no quid pro quo in the rescue as one of the terrorists, a kingpin, that the kidnappers demanded his release, is being prosecuted for his atrocities”.
Onanuga said the security agencies will give full account soon.
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FreshPage reports that rescued victims were abducted 55 days ago where a teacher and another person were killed during the process.
Another teacher was killed while in captivity which made NUT declare closure of all secondary and primary schools in the State.
