Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has called on security authorities to make public any available closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, saying such evidence could help answer lingering questions surrounding the incident.
Yesufu made the demand in a post published early on her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where she questioned the handling of the investigation and urged the authorities to be transparent.
According to the activist, if CCTV cameras captured the movements of the kidnappers or their vehicles, the footage should be released to the public to aid accountability and reinforce confidence in the ongoing investigation.
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Her comments come amid widespread concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers from a school in Oyo State, an incident that has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for stronger security measures to protect schools across Nigeria.
The kidnapping has drawn condemnation from civil society organisations, education stakeholders and concerned citizens, many of whom have urged the government to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of the victims and bring those responsible to justice.
Yesufu’s remarks add to growing public demands for greater openness from security agencies as investigations continue. She argued that the release of relevant CCTV footage, where available, could help dispel speculation and demonstrate that every available resource is being deployed to track down the perpetrators.
Authorities have yet to publicly respond to Yesufu’s challenge or confirm whether CCTV footage exists in connection with the incident.
Security agencies have maintained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted schoolchildren and teachers while pursuing those responsible for the attack.
The Oyo school abduction has once again highlighted the persistent security challenges facing educational institutions in parts of Nigeria, prompting renewed calls for improved surveillance, intelligence gathering and enhanced protection for schools.
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