The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed that 32 individuals remain missing following a bandit attack on three schools in the Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area. Police spokesperson DSP Oluyinka Ayanlade disclosed that the missing include seven students, 18 pupils, and seven teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School.
Police Confirm Missing Victims
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, the police representative stated, "Seven students, 18 pupils, and seven teachers are still missing." The attack, which occurred last Friday, has intensified concerns over school security in the state. Authorities are conducting search-and-rescue operations to locate the abducted victims and apprehend those responsible. Security agencies have increased patrols in surrounding communities as part of ongoing efforts.
Governor's Response
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State earlier announced that surveillance aircraft procured by his administration have arrived in Nigeria. The aircraft are currently at a Nigerian Air Force facility in Lagos, where they are being assembled. Briefing journalists at the Government House in Ibadan, Makinde stated, "The surveillance aircraft have arrived in the country. As of today, they are at the Nigerian Air Force hangar in Lagos, where they are being assembled. The manufacturer from China arrived about three days ago. They should have about two weeks to finish their work. I can say conclusively that those surveillance aircraft should be in operation on or before the end of June."
The governor's press briefing followed multiple attacks by bandits on three schools in Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire local government area. The deployment of surveillance aircraft is expected to bolster security operations in the state.
