An abducted school principal in Oyo State has appealed to the Federal Government and Governor Seyi Makinde for urgent intervention in a viral video released online by his captors.
In the emotional video, the victim pleaded with authorities and members of the public not to allow the abductors to kill him and others reportedly held in captivity.
The principal, whose identity was circulated in connection with the incident, appeared visibly distressed while speaking under the watch of armed kidnappers in the footage that has since spread across social media platforms.
According to reports, the victim was abducted alongside others during an attack by suspected kidnappers, further highlighting growing concerns over insecurity and rising cases of abduction in different parts of the country.
During the video appeal, the principal specifically called on both the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to intensify efforts toward securing their release before the situation worsens.
The disturbing footage has generated widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing sympathy for the victims while calling for stronger security responses to kidnapping and violent crimes.
Security experts have repeatedly warned that kidnapping-for-ransom operations continue to evolve across Nigeria despite ongoing military and police operations targeting criminal groups.
The incident also reignites concerns about the vulnerability of schools, education workers and rural communities to criminal attacks in several states.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had not publicly disclosed details regarding ongoing rescue operations or negotiations connected to the abduction.
Governor Makinde’s administration has previously pledged to strengthen security collaboration with federal agencies and local intelligence networks in tackling violent crimes across the state.
The latest incident adds to the growing national debate over insecurity, community policing and the need for more coordinated responses against kidnapping syndicates operating across Nigeria.
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