Ibadan — The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area have been released by their captors.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command said there had been no such development and urged members of the public to disregard the viral reports.
According to the police, the information being shared online is unsubstantiated and capable of creating confusion, unnecessary panic and false hope among the families of the victims and the general public.
The Command reassured residents of Oyo State that intensive rescue efforts remain ongoing, with security agencies deploying all available operational and human resources to secure the safe release of the abducted pupils and teachers.
Police authorities also reiterated their commitment to ensuring that the victims are reunited unharmed with their families while those responsible for the abduction are apprehended and prosecuted.
The Command warned individuals and groups against spreading unverified information, noting that false reports could undermine ongoing security operations, heighten public anxiety and threaten public order.
It urged residents to rely only on information released through official channels of the Nigeria Police Force and other authorised government agencies.
While calling for calm, vigilance and cooperation from the public, the police assured citizens that timely and accurate updates would be provided as developments unfold.
The Oyo State Police Command further reaffirmed its determination to secure the safe return of the victims and bring the perpetrators of the crime to justice.
