
The Oyo State Police Command has refuted claims that abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Orire Local Government Area were transported to Kaduna State by helicopter, labeling the reports as false and lacking credible evidence. The police emphasized that a viral social media video promoting this allegation is misleading and could cause panic, while they continue their search for the missing individuals.
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