The Allied People's Movement (APM) has strongly condemned the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, which resulted in the abduction of pupils, teachers, and a school principal, as well as the tragic killing of an assistant headteacher.
APM Reacts to Attack and Abduction
In a statement issued by its National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the party described the incident as outrageous, barbaric, and heartless. The attack occurred on Friday, May 16, at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, LA School, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, while pupils were reportedly observing morning devotion.
APM Sympathizes with Victims and Families
The party expressed heartfelt sympathy to the affected pupils, teachers, families, and the government of Oyo State over the tragic development. It also mourned the assistant headteacher who lost his life during the attack, along with a commercial motorcyclist reportedly killed in the incident.
Our thoughts and prayers are with these children, their teachers, families, government, and people of Oyo State in this trying time, the statement said. Our hearts also go to the family of the assistant headteacher who was brutally killed, as well as the bike rider who was mowed down in this senseless attack on innocent children whose only offense is to acquire education for the benefit of humanity.
Security Agencies Urged to Intensify Rescue Efforts
APM called on security agencies to strengthen efforts toward rescuing the abducted victims and improving security across the state, particularly during the ongoing political season. The party stressed the need to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped pupils, teachers, and principal to their families.
APM urges security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue these children and the principal held by terrorists to enable them to reunite with their families, and ensure adequate security of lives and property across the state in this electoral season, the statement added.
APM Commends Makinde's Leadership
The party also praised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for what it described as his commitment to stability, security, and development in the state. According to the statement, the recent attack should not discourage the governor but rather strengthen his resolve to continue serving the people.
The party commends the effort of the governor, His Excellency Seyi Makinde for his visionary, purposeful, and transformative leadership that fosters unity, stability, safety, and prosperity in Oyo State, the statement noted.
APM Pledges Support for Oyo Residents
The party reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Oyo State and reiterated its support for a peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria. It called for collective action against insecurity and attacks targeting innocent citizens, especially schoolchildren.
