The husband of abducted Oyo school principal, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, broke down in tears on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as he begged Governor Seyi Makinde to intensify rescue efforts. His emotional plea came during Makinde's visit to Oriire Local Government Area, where families of kidnapped victims gathered to demand urgent government intervention.
According to Oyo Affairs, Mrs. Alamu, also known as Alamu Folawe, is the principal of Community Grammar School, Esiele. She was abducted alongside others in the Ogbomoso axis of Oyo State in recent days.
Distress Videos Deepen Family's Pain
According to her husband, the family's suffering has worsened because Mrs. Alamu is allegedly being used in distress videos circulated by the abductors. He commended Governor Makinde for visiting the affected community but pleaded with him not to allow rescue efforts to slow down.
He explained that families of the victims are living in fear and emotional torture as they wait for news of their loved ones. His appeal was clear: the governor must do everything possible to ensure that his wife and other abducted persons return home alive.
Renewed Concern Over Oyo Insecurity
The incident has sparked fresh concern about insecurity in Oyo State, particularly in rural communities around Ogbomoso. Residents have repeatedly complained of attacks and abductions in recent months. A fresh video reportedly showed Mrs. Alamu appealing to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Makinde to consider dialogue as a way of securing their freedom. Families of the victims have also urged President Tinubu to support coordinated rescue efforts and ensure safe release of those in captivity.
Security Agencies Tracking Kidnappers
Security agencies are said to be working to track the kidnappers, though authorities have yet to release full details of the ongoing operation. The abduction has intensified pressure on the Oyo State Government to restore confidence in affected communities. For the husband of the abducted principal, however, the matter remains painfully personal. His wife is still in captivity, her face allegedly used in videos by her abductors, and every passing hour is another painful wait for her return.
Legit.ng earlier reported that a new video has surfaced online showing Mrs. Alamu, the principal abducted in the recent Oyo school attack, pleading desperately for help from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. She was kidnapped along with 39 school children and 6 teachers on May 15, 2026, and her words from captivity have drawn deep concern as she explained the worsening situation in the forest where they are being held.
