- VeryDarkMan has alleged that the Oyo State Government paid ransom to kidnappers in an attempt to secure the release of 39 abducted pupils and seven teachers, but claimed the victims remain in captivity 49 days after their abduction.
- The allegation has not been confirmed by the Oyo State Government, and many Nigerians have continued to call for urgent action to ensure the safe return of the schoolchildren and their teachers.
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has raised fresh concerns over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, alleging that despite the payment of a ransom, the victims are yet to regain their freedom.
In a video shared online, the activist claimed he received information that the Oyo State Government paid ransom to secure the release of the 39 pupils and seven teachers who were abducted by bandits.
According to him, the kidnappers allegedly collected the money but refused to release the victims.
“Yesterday, I got an information that the Oyo State Government paid ransom for the release of the 39 children and seven teachers that were abducted by bandits. It is said that after the government made the payment, the kidnappers still refused to release the children and teachers. As of today, they have spent exactly 49 days in captivity.”
As of the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Government has not publicly confirmed the alleged ransom payment, and the claim remains unverified.
The allegation has sparked concern online, with many Nigerians calling for urgent intervention from security agencies and the Federal Government to secure the safe release of the victims.
Reactions
@streetsenator: “Federal should step in now abi kilode? 49 days in kidnapper’s den is everlasting trauma.”
@aliali707v1: “If the kidnappers wanted a refund, they should’ve at least left a receipt.”
@Templeof001: “How is he getting these informations sef?”
@pymesTHEplug: “Meanwhileeeee… our president and his wife are there laughing at us over akara sales and business…. Omo God abeg o… I believe we’d survive and get better one day.”
@kacrypt: “VDM you need rest seriously.. who you’re fighting for doesn’t value it. Next election you’ll still see how some youths will vote APC.”
@FablosJanny: “That’s the new trend, collect ransom and still keep them, the security agencies should continue sleeping, the government should continue looking away, it won’t end well.”
@Updated_CEO: “So they now compromise with terrorists, we are finished here oooo we don’t have security ooo.”
@_Sad_LonelyGuy: “If government keep paying ransom, tell me how banditry would stop. The governments are supposed to go after them not encouraging them, this country matter don tire me.”
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