Oyo Kidnappings Archives

OPINION

Not A Fodder For Politics: Orire Abduction & Security Challenges

With more cases of kidnapping making the headlines, there is a tendency for some to think the government is helpless and not doing enough to combat this scourge. This perception is simply inaccurate.

Eniola Bello
Posted on June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

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Oyo Kidnap: Safe Return Of Every Kidnap Victim Is The Overriding Objective, Says Presidency

Ogra emphasized that the rescue operations are being executed under the direct instructions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Mide Charles
Posted on June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

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Oyo Kidnap: Tinubu Deploys Special Rescue Team, Okays 1,000 Forest Guards, Considers Military Base Request

The delegation was led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and included the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police; Tunji Disu; the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare.