Media personnel barred as governor receives exclusive access to survivors of Oriire incident

A total of 56 days in captivity have come to an end for the students and teachers from Oyo, who have now been rescued from the clutches of terrorists, marking a significant development in the ordeal that began with their abduction in Oriire Local Government.

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Journalists attempting to cover the story were barred from entering the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, in Ibadan, where the rescued victims are undergoing treatment, with the exception of Governor Seyi Makinde, who was eventually granted access to the facility.

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Tight security measures were evident around the hospital, with security personnel strictly controlling entry points and denying members of the media the opportunity to gain access to the premises.

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Several government officials were also forced to wait outside the medical facility as military authorities implemented their internal security protocols, leading to a wait for those seeking to meet with the rescued victims.

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Governor Seyi Makinde was eventually permitted to enter the medical facility for a meeting with the rescued individuals, while journalists were left to wait outside, unable to gain entry to the hospital.

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Military authorities have yet to provide an official explanation for the decision to restrict media access to the hospital, where security remains visibly heightened as officials closely monitor all movements into the facility.