Parents of 20 graduates abducted while travelling from Ibadan to the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Imo State have appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to intervene and help secure their children’s release.
The parents, numbering about 20, visited Oba Ladoja at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, seeking his intervention and assistance through his office and personal connections to facilitate the release of the abducted corps members.
Speaking on behalf of the parents, Alhaja Halima Akande and Mr Oyebola Michael Akande said their children had spent the past two days in captivity, describing the experience as difficult for the affected families.
The Olubadan, who received the parents at about 1:36pm, assured them that the matter would be addressed by the government, stressing that the authorities were concerned about the situation.
The Olubadan, who was accompanied by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, and the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri, assured the parents that efforts were being made to address the situation.
Oba Ladoja said, “Fortunately, the Oyo CP is here. He would brief you.”
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police also assured the parents that the security authorities were working to secure the safe release of the abducted corps members.
The meeting ended with the families expressing hope that the intervention of the Olubadan and ongoing efforts by the authorities would lead to the safe return of their children.
