Oyo Abductees Receive State Support Following Rescue, Says Governor Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde confirms state government will oversee care and rehabilitation of teachers and students rescued after 56 days in captivity.
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Following the rescue of abducted students and staff from a school in Oyo, Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that the state government will assume full responsibility for their ongoing care and rehabilitation. The announcement was made on July 13, 2026, as Makinde formally received the survivors at a state function.
The group, including teacher Rachael Alamu, had been held for 56 days under brutal conditions, according to a public account shared after their release. Alamu described enduring severe hardship during the ordeal, surviving in a forest location with limited access to food, water, and medical care. Her testimony, reported by Legit.ng, detailed the psychological and physical toll of the abduction.
Channels Television reported that Makinde pledged continued state support for all rescued individuals, emphasizing that the government would manage their welfare in the aftermath. 'The state government has assumed responsibility for the continued welfare of all the rescued teachers and pupils,' the statement read.
The abduction, which drew national attention, underscores ongoing security challenges affecting educational institutions in parts of Nigeria. While the exact circumstances of the rescue operation were not detailed in available sources, the government's commitment to rehabilitation marks a shift toward addressing the long-term impacts on survivors. No further details were provided on the specific support measures to be implemented.