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The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has revealed that the armed group holding abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area is demanding weapons, money, and concessions on future laws as conditions for their release.
Ogundoyin disclosed this while speaking on the debate over whether governments should negotiate with kidnappers and armed groups to secure the freedom of victims.
According to him, the demands made by the abductors go beyond the payment of ransom and include requests that could strengthen their activities and give them influence over governance.
The Speaker questioned whether any government would be willing to meet such demands in exchange for the release of the victims. He also raised concerns about allowing members of such groups to be accepted into communities after carrying out violent acts.
Ogundoyin warned that giving in to the demands of terrorists and kidnappers could worsen the security situation in the country. He said continuous negotiations with such groups could encourage them to carry out more attacks and abductions.
His remarks come as pressure continues to mount on authorities following the abduction of pupils and teachers during attacks on Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15.
The incident sparked outrage among residents and Nigerians, with many calling on security agencies and government authorities to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of the victims and bring those responsible to justice.
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