The Oyo State Police Command on Sunday confirmed receipt of a viral video currently circulating across various media platforms in relation to the Friday abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital.
PUNCH reports that the victims were abducted during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School/L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in the local government area on Friday around 9:30 a.m.
Ayanlade said: “Consequently, the footage is presently undergoing comprehensive forensic examination to determine its authenticity and further aid ongoing investigations, rescue operations, as well as the identification and arrest of the perpetrators behind the heinous act.
“Following the commencement of these investigative procedures, the command reassures residents of its unwavering commitment towards ensuring the safe return and reunification of all abducted persons with their families.
“To this end, intensive operational, intelligence-driven, and tactical efforts in collaboration with other security agencies are ongoing to secure the victims unharmed and bring all those responsible to justice,” he added.
The command therefore urged members of the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and continue to cooperate with the police and other security agencies by providing credible and timely information capable of assisting ongoing operations and investigations.
“Members of the public are equally advised to refrain from sharing unverified information, misleading content, or materials capable of heightening tension and creating unnecessary panic, as such situations are often exploited by criminal elements and enemies of peace to further their sinister objectives.
“Consequently, anyone with useful information capable of aiding the ongoing investigation, rescue operations, and arrest of the perpetrators is encouraged to promptly relay same to the appropriate authorities or nearest security agency for immediate action,” he urged.
The command reassured residents that no effort would be spared in ensuring the safe rescue and reunification of the abducted victims with their families.
The PPRO said the command remains resolute and fully committed to restoring normalcy, sustaining ongoing operations, and ensuring that all those connected with the incident are brought to justice in accordance with the laws of the land.
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