Oyo Schoolchildren K+dnap: I can not do anything about insecurity until I am elected the president in 2027 – Gov. Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lamented his inability to fully tackle the growing wave of k+dnappings and abd¥ctions in the state, saying governors lack constitutional control over security agencies despite being referred to as Chief Security Officers.
Speaking in Ibadan on Saturday while accepting the presidential nomination of the African People’s Movement (APM), Makinde said the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren and residents in Oyo remains p@inful.
“Today, innocent schoolchildren and citizens abd¥cted by criminals remain in captivity in Oyo State,” he said.
“As Governor of Oyo State, I carry the burden of being called the Chief Security Officer of the state, yet lacking constitutional control over the security agencies required to fully address these thr£at.”
Makinde argued that governors should not be blamed for insecurity when they do not control the agencies responsible for tackling it.
“No governor should bear responsibility without having the authority necessary to act,” he stated.
The governor promised to reform Nigeria’s security structure if elected president, insisting that states must have greater powers to respond to security thr£ats.
“As President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, by the grace of God, I will work to reform our national security architecture so that states are no longer left helpless in moments of crisis,” he said.
He added that decentralisation would be a major part of his security agenda.
“The decentralisation necessary for more effective security management will be prioritised. The safety and security of Nigerians will never be treated as a political slogan,” Makinde declared.
According to him, Nigerians are demanding leadership that delivers real results.
“We cannot continue recycling the same approaches while expecting different outcomes. A new direction must emerge, one founded on competence, courage, accountability and compassion,” Makinde added.
Oyo NUT declares indefinite strike over abd¥cted Ogbomoso students
The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has declared an indefinite strike in Oyo State following the continued captivity of teachers and students k+dnapped in Oriire Local Government Area.
Under the directive, all primary and secondary school teachers across the state are to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, 2026, until the victims are released unconditionally.
The union also ordered all its state chapters nationwide to stage solidarity rallies on Tuesday, June 2, with protests expected to end at various Government Houses across the country.
In a joint statement signed by NUT National President, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, and Secretary General, Dr. Clinton J. Ikpitibo, the union said it was deeply worried over the worsening condition of the victims who have remained in captivity since May 15.
The NUT lamented that despite repeated appeals to authorities and security agencies, there has been no meaningful progress in rescuing the abd¥ctor educators and students.
Tension reportedly increased after reports emerged that some victims may have d+ed in captivity. The union also referenced emotional videos allegedly released from the k+dnappers’ den, showing an abd¥ted school principal and teacher pleading with the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, the union, and the public to intervene.
According to the NUT, the tra¥ma faced by the victims, their families, and the education sector made the strike unavoidable.
The union stressed that schools, teachers, and students must never become easy targets for criminals, while demanding urgent action from the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and security agencies.
It added that education cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, vowing to continue lawful pressure until all the k+dnapped victims regain their freedom.
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