Old Oyo National Park is dominating national security headlines after Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, officially revealed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits are actively being held captive within the expansive forest reserve.
The geographic location became a major trending topic following a heartbreaking public statement issued by Governor Makinde on Friday.
The update marked exactly 27 days since heavily armed bandits launched coordinated attacks on primary and grammar schools across the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in the Oriire Local Government Area on May 15.
The governor disclosed that verified military intelligence reports have successfully zeroed in on the hostages' location, confirming they are deep within the park's dense, rugged terrain.
The development has triggered massive public anxiety and intense scrutiny over regional security.
Spanning approximately 2,500 square kilometers across ten distinct local government areas, the sheer size and difficult topography of Old Oyo National Park pose massive operational hurdles for rescue forces.
While prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has aggressively amplified the trend by demanding an immediate, decisive military tactical rescue operation, Governor Makinde has pleaded with the public for calm and patience, urging citizens to avoid spreading unverified rumors that could compromise ongoing covert operations by security forces.
Sources: Channels Television, The Guardian Nigeria, Premium Times, THISDAY Live.
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