VIDEO: “Don’t let them waste our lives,” abducted Ogbomoso principal appeals to Tinubu, Makinde

The abducted principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire LGA of Oyo State, Rachael Alamu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to open negotiations with her abductors.

Alamu, alongside some teachers and students, was kidnapped on May 15 during coordinated attacks on three schools in the Ahoro-Esiele/Yawota axis of Oriire in Ogbomoso.

The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, abducted students and staff from Community High School, L.A. Primary School, Esiele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.

During the incident, Adesiyan, an assistant headmaster at the community high school, and a commercial motorcyclist were killed.

Governor Makinde had earlier confirmed that seven teachers were taken during the raid, while one of them, Michael Oyedokun, was later killed in captivity.

A video that later surfaced allegedly showed Oyedokun being beheaded after being tied to a tree, sparking public outrage and renewed concern over the safety of other victims.

As of press time, there has been no official confirmation of fresh demands from the abductors.

“DON’T LET THEM WASTE OUR LIVES”

In two separate videos shared on Instagram on Friday, Alamu pleaded with both federal and state authorities to avoid the use of force in rescue efforts.

She said the kidnappers had threatened to kill another victim following recent attempts at a forceful rescue.

“Please, I am here again to beg the government, President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde, to help us and dialogue with these people. They should not use force,” she said.

“The force they used yesterday has caused us so much pain. It has added to our problem.

“In fact, one of us has been picked, and they said they will kill him because the government tried to help us by force. We want you to call them and dialogue with them so that our lives will be saved.”

In another clip, she described the worsening conditions in captivity and urged authorities to prioritise negotiation.

“Today is the 27th of May, 2026. It has been about 13 days since we were picked from work. And till now, we are still in the bush,” she said.

“We are begging you, President Tinubu, Governor Seyi, and all other well-meaning Nigerians to please help us. I am calling on ANCOPSS and NUT to help us talk to them.

“You don’t need force. All you have to do is negotiate with them and release us. We are in the cold, under the sun and rain.

“The children and all of us are here. Please, we are begging you. Don’t let them waste our lives. They are getting impatient and frustrated.”

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