The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed awareness of a viral video showing abducted school staff pleading for rescue, stating that investigations are already underway.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this on Sunday while responding to inquiries about the authenticity of the disturbing footage circulating online.
“I have seen the video; we are working on it,” Olayinka said, adding that the police could not immediately verify the video’s authenticity but are actively investigating the situation.
The viral clip features a woman identified as Mrs. Alamu, who claims to be the principal of Community High School, Esinele.
In an emotional appeal, she alleged that armed men attacked the school on Friday morning, abducting several teachers and students in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
According to her, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m., leaving both staff and students in captivity.
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“A good number of us were abducted, including staff and students,” she said, urging the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene urgently to secure their release.
Another victim, identified as Temitope, who appeared in the video holding a baby, also appealed for help. She said the victims include workers from a Baptist school in Ogbomosho and called on authorities and the community to act swiftly.
“The children are here crying. Please help us. We don’t want to lose our lives,” she pleaded.
The incident follows earlier reports of an attack on a secondary school in the Ahoro-Esinele community, where gunmen reportedly abducted the principal alongside students and staff.
The development has sparked widespread concern across the country, with many Nigerians calling for urgent action to address rising insecurity and ensure the safe rescue of the victims.
Authorities have assured the public that efforts are ongoing to resolve the situation.
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