Oyo Kidnapping: Gov. Adeleke directs revitalisation of safe school initiative

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Governor Ademola Adeleke

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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative, following recent case of kidnapping in schools in Oyo State.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on Friday invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota and Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Orire Local Goverment Area, and abducted pupils, students, teachers and a vice Principal.

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Two persons, a primary school head teacher and a motorcyclist were also killed during the attack.

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Mr Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.,

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Rasheed quoted Adeleke as saying that the move is a precautionary measure, aimed at preventing any possible spillover of school kidnapping incidents into Osun.

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The governor further directed immediate strengthening of intelligence gathering around schools located in border communities and remote parts of the state.

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“The Osun Amotekun Corps has been instructed to deepen collaboration with non-governmental peace and security organisations currently supporting security operations in schools across the state.

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” I assured parents and school authorities of the safety of pupils and students across the state .

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” The special adviser on security matters has been instructed to work with service commanders and relevant agencies on the implementation of the new security measures,” Adeleke said .

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He added that his administration had resolved to secure pupils in the school system in the state.

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The governor stated that more necessary steps were being considered to improve security in schools, especially in rural areas.

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“The existing safe school plan would be strengthened.

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“The Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole and the security adviser must immediately meet, to firm up the revitalisation plan,” Adeleke ordered.

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