Ogbómoso Recreation Club condemns bandits’ attack on Ahoro Esiniele, calls on Gov Makinde to be proactive

Ogbómoso Recreation Club condemns bandits’ attack on Ahoro Esiniele, calls on Gov Makinde to be proactive

Khalid ABRAHAM

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The Ogbómoso Recreation Club (ORC), has strongly condemned the attack by bandits on Ahoro Esinele in Orire local government area of Oyo state.

This is contained in a press release signed by the general secretary of the association, Prof. Adeniran Samuel Atiba.

“The Ogbómoso Recreation Club (ORC), Ogbomoso, strongly condemns in its entirety the unfortunate attack carried out by suspected bandits on Esinele Village in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State in the early hours of Friday, 15th May, 2026,” the statement notes.

“The bandits’ invasion at the Esinele Community High School resulting in the abduction of the principal alongside two teachers and a number of students who had arrived early at the school premises is a most disturbing incident, which has thrown the entire community into fear, anxiety, and deep concern.”

The club recalls such attack on Oriire local government is not unprecedented charging the Oyo state governor Engr Seyi Makinde to improve the security architecture in the area and all Ogbomoso.

”The Club notes with sadness that this is not the first time criminal elements would be terrorizing communities within this axis.

“We therefore call on the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, to urgently intensify security measures across Ogbomosoland and adjoining communities in order to prevent future occurrence.

“The Ogbomoso Recreation Club passionately appeals to the Governor and all relevant security agencies to do everything necessary to secure the immediate and safe release of the abducted Principal and students without harm.

“We also encourage the government to strengthen intelligence gathering, increase security presence, and improve surveillance within vulnerable communities and schools, especially in rural areas,” while praying for “the safe return of the victims and restoration of peace to Esinele Village and its environs.”