The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has condemned the abduction of school children, a principal and killing of an assistant headteacher by terrorists in Oyo State on Friday.
APM, which is now the ruling party in Oyo State, described the incident as outrageous, barbaric and heartless.
The APM said the terrorists’ attack at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, LA School and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State while the children were having their morning devotion is cruelty of the worst order.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with these children, their teachers, families, government and people of Oyo State in this trying time.
“Our hearts also go to the family of the assistant headteacher who was brutally killed as well as the bike rider who was mowed down in this senseless attack on innocent children whose only offence is to acquire education for the benefit of humanity. Every life matters and should be protected,” the party said in a statement signed by Dr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, its National Chairman.
APM urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the children and the principal held by terrorists to enable them to reunite with their families, and ensure adequate security of lives and property across the state in this electoral season.
APM said it stands with the good people of Oyo State in the quest for a strong, united, inclusive and prosperous democratic nation.
