ODDA condemns abduction of school principal, killing of teacher and students in Ogbomosoland, commends security response

ODDA condemns abduction of school principal, killing of teacher and students in Ogbomosoland, commends security response

Yinka ADETUNJI

The Ogbomoso Descendants Development Association (ODDA), has strongly condemned the abduction of a school principal (Mrs. Rachael Alamu) alongside some teachers and students by suspected bandits at Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire local government area Ogbomoso zone.

This is contained in a press release signed by Mr. Olusegun Kuti Aremu (Public Relations Officer of ODDA) on behalf of its Chairman, AVM (Dr.) JB Adigun (rtd), and made available to ogbomosoinsightonline.com.

The socio-cultural group expresses sadness over the abduction and killings moreover when the principal is wife of one of their members Prof Wole Alamu (a lecturer at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Iseyin campus).

“We are deeply saddened that the wife of one of our esteemed members, who serves as the Principal of the affected school, was reportedly among those abducted during the unfortunate incident.”

The group similarly lamented that the attackers snuffed lives out of a teacher and student declaring it’s unacceptable.

“We are equally disturbed by reports that a teacher and student lost their lives in the attack. This painful development is unacceptable and poses a serious threat to the peace and security of our communities.”

ODDA conveys its “heartfelt sympathy to the affected families, the school community, and everyone impacted by this tragic incident. We pray fervently for the safety and quick release of all those abducted.”

The group meanwhile commended the quick response of security agencies and other stakeholders to the distress praying those abducted would be rescued unharmed.

“We commend the prompt response of the relevant security agencies. We have been reliably informed that security operatives have already been mobilized and deployed to comb the entire area while coordinated rescue efforts continue. We appreciate the assurances received from the security authorities and remain hopeful that the victims will be rescued safely and unharmed.”

In similar vein ODDA appealed to the federal government, Oyo state government, security agencies and stakeholders to “intensify efforts towards strengthening security surveillance, intelligence gathering, forest monitoring, and support for local security and vigilante structures across Ogbomosoland and surrounding communities.

“The security of lives and property remains fundamental to peace, growth, and sustainable development. Our people deserve to live, work, and raise their families without fear.”

It pledged support to providing security in the zone. “ODDA remains committed to supporting every lawful and strategic effort aimed at protecting our communities and safeguarding our land from criminal activities.”

Recall bandits struck at Ahoro-Esinele Friday killing a primary school teacher, Mr. Joel Adesiyan, and an unidentified student in schools in the area, just as it abducted the principal and some teachers.