A woman identified as Mrs Alamu, who introduced herself as the principal of Community High School, Esinele, has appealed for help after she, some staff members and students were reportedly abducted by gunmen in Oyo State.
In a viral video circulated on social media on Sunday, Alamu said the incident occurred around 9.30 am on Friday in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
“On Friday at around 9:30, we were attacked by a certain group of people. A good number of us were abducted, the staff and the students as well,” she said.
The principal called on the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Nigerians to intervene.
“We have been here since Friday. I am making this video to ask for help from everyone. They should come to our help and settle this thing peacefully so that our lives will not be lost,” she added.
Another victim, identified as Temitope, who was seen carrying a baby, also appealed for urgent assistance.
“We are all here, we need help from the federal government and the state government, both the church, First Baptist Church and the community. We need your help so that these people will release us. Please help us,” she said.
Temitope also lamented the condition of the abducted children.
“The children are here, they are crying. Please help us all. We need your help. Help us all. Don’t neglect us all,” she added.
Although the authenticity and source of the video could not be independently verified as of press time, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said to Punch that the command was aware of the footage.
“I have seen the video, we are working on it,” he said.
Watch the video below: