Police refute viral claims that abducted pupils and teachers were released in Oyo.

By Adeola Badru

The Oyo State Police Command has denied viral social‑media reports claiming that abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area have been released.

DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, issued a statement on Thursday declaring the claims “categorically false, misleading, and entirely unsubstantiated.” He added that no such release had occurred.

“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 that coordinated rescue operations remain active. It said 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 reunion with families, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Officials warned that spreading unverified information could “cause unnecessary panic, heighten public anxiety, undermine ongoing security operations, and threaten public peace and order.” They urged the public to rely only on official updates from the Nigeria Police Force and other authorised government agencies, and to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of ongoing efforts.

The statement reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to the victims’ safe return and promised “timely and accurate updates as developments unfold.”

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