The Oyo State Police Command has officially dismissed widespread social media reports claiming that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area have been rescued.
The Command declared that the viral reports and accompanying video assertions are completely false, misleading, and unsubstantiated, confirming that the victims remain in captivity.
This clarification was contained in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, on Thursday.
“As of the time of this release, there has been no such development, and members of the public are advised to disregard the report in its entirety,” the statement read.
The Police Command reassured residents and families of the victims that coordinated rescue operations are still actively ongoing.
It stated that security operatives are “working tirelessly, deploying all available human and operational resources” to secure the safe rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers, ensure their safe reunion with their families, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Command also cautioned against the spread of unverified information, warning that such narratives could “cause unnecessary panic, heighten public anxiety, undermine ongoing security operations, and threaten public peace and order.”
It urged members of the public to rely only on official updates from the Nigeria Police Force and other authorised government agencies, encouraging citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of ongoing efforts.
The statement further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the victims, adding that it would continue to provide “timely and accurate updates as developments unfold.”
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