[VIDEO] Abducted Ogbomoso principal’s husband breaks down, appeals to Makinde over wife’s captivity

The husband of the abducted principal in Ogbomoso, Wole Alamu, has appealed to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to intensify efforts to secure the release of his wife and other victims still being held by kidnappers.

Alamu became emotional and broke down in tears on Saturday while speaking during the governor’s visit to families of those in captivity.

His wife, Rachael Alamu, alongside some teachers and students of Community High School, was abducted on May 15 when gunmen attacked three schools in the Ahoro-Esiele/Yawota area of Oriire Local Government Area in Ogbomoso.

The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, reportedly kidnapped dozens of students and teachers from Community High School, L.A. Primary School, Esiele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.

During the invasion, the gunmen killed Adesiyan, an assistant headmaster, as well as a commercial motorcyclist.

Makinde had earlier disclosed that seven teachers were abducted during the attack, while one of the victims, Michael Oyedokun, was later killed in captivity.

In videos circulated online on Friday, the abducted principal urged both the federal and state governments not to use force in rescue operations.

She claimed the kidnappers had threatened to kill another captive if security operatives attempted a forceful rescue.

Speaking during the governor’s visit, Alamu expressed appreciation for the government’s efforts but pleaded for sustained action.

“Our governor, we thank you because we know the efforts you have made since this incident happened. But please, don’t be weary in the rescue mission for our people in captivity,” he said.

He added that watching his wife appear in viral videos released by the kidnappers had been emotionally devastating.

“My wife is the one being used to make the videos that are being circulated. It is very disheartening and depressing,” he said in Yoruba while kneeling before the governor.

Makinde later embraced the grieving husband, who broke down in tears during the encounter.

The governor assured the families that efforts were ongoing to secure the victims’ freedom.

“All I need is your cooperation. Please trust us. I cannot speak much because of security implications. I know your hearts are bleeding. My heart is also bleeding. Please trust us. We will secure their release,” Makinde said.

The incident has heightened concerns over the growing spread of violent attacks into the South-West, a region previously regarded as relatively safer compared to parts of northern Nigeria.

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