“We Will Negotiate with Kidnappers” – Makinde Opens Door for Talks to Free 46 Oyo Hostages

Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that the Oyo State Government is willing to negotiate with the abductors of the Oriire schoolchildren and teachers. The move comes as security forces intensify rescue operations following the killing of a teacher and injuries to soldiers who ran into IEDs.

The announcement has sparked debate, with some praising the governor’s pragmatism while others worry that negotiating with terrorists could set a dangerous precedent. Families of the 46 captives are desperate for any path to freedom.