Traditional leaders and community stakeholders in Oyo have expressed deep concern over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state, calling for urgent action to secure their release.

The leaders, reacting to the incident, urged security agencies to intensify search-and-rescue operations and ensure the safe return of the victims.

They also called for increased protection of schools and vulnerable communities, warning that repeated attacks on educational institutions are creating fear among residents.

According to community sources, families of the abducted victims continue to await updates as security operatives expand efforts across affected areas.

Authorities have not confirmed any breakthrough in the case, but investigations are ongoing in line with broader security operations in Nigeria.

Stakeholders continue to urge the public to rely on verified information as the situation develops.