the Oyo State Government has denied reports claiming it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing them as false and misleading.
Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement said the claims are a deliberate attempt by bloggers to create confusion and misinform the public, urging members of the public to disregard the reports and rely only on information released through official government channels.
The commissioner maintained that the Oyo State Government is working closely with security agencies to ensure safe release of the abductees and bring this sad event to a close.
Recall that some bandits on May 15, abducted schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esienle in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, during a coordinated operation.
The abductees are still held in captivity since the attack while both the state and federal governments together with security agencies intensify efforts at securing safe release of the abductees.
