The 46 students and instructors who were k!dn@pped by suspected band!ts on May 15 2026 are still inside the Old Oyo National Park corridor, according to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
In his Newsletter No. 140, which was published on Friday, June 12, Makinde revealed this while providing an update on the rescue operations just 28 days after the catastrophe.
Despite his repeated promises to the locals that the victims would be saved and reunited with their loved ones, the governor acknowledged that these promises would not provide much solace as the days went by.
“Every credible lead is being pursued, and every lawful measure is being deployed to secure the safe release of the abductees. Intelligence reports indicate that the victims are still being held within the wider Old Oyo National Park axis, a vast expanse covering approximately 2,500 square kilometres across parts of 10 local government areas in Oyo State.
Security officers face enormous operational hurdles due to the area's size and challenging terrain, necessitating patience, strategic cooperation, and persistent attempts to achieve a successful rescue mission.
As a result, the governor encouraged citizens to keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity via the state's toll-free Citizens Enquiry Number, 615, promising that all reliable reports would be promptly addressed.
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