Social media activist VeryDarkMan has reacted to a newly circulated video purportedly showing some of the teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State, urging authorities to take immediate steps to secure their release.
The video reportedly featured the school principal, Mrs. Alamu, making an emotional appeal from captivity while disputing earlier reports that the abductors had demanded money, weapons, or the implementation of Sharia law as conditions for releasing the victims.
Her comments have sparked fresh discussions about the circumstances surrounding the abduction and the demands allegedly being made by the kidnappers.
Reacting to the footage, VeryDarkMan said the government’s primary concern should be the safe return of the children and teachers, who have reportedly spent more than two weeks in captivity.
According to him, any genuine and verifiable demand capable of securing the victims’ freedom should be considered without unnecessary delay, stressing that the lives and welfare of those being held should take priority over prolonged negotiations or political debates.
The activist argued that the latest video appears to provide greater clarity regarding the abductors’ demands and called for urgent action to prevent further suffering for the victims and their families.
In his words:
“Everything is very clear, and I think their demand is very realistic. I don’t think the government should wait one more second. There shouldn’t be any debate about whether they asked for one billion naira or not.
It’s clear since they are the ones who recorded her. I personally think that is a very good trade because these are children who have been inside the bush for more than two weeks. I don’t think there is any reason to play smart. If this is what they want, please give them what they want and let the kids come back home.”
His remarks have since generated widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians echoing calls for urgent intervention and the safe return of the abducted teachers and pupils.
Meanwhile, authorities have yet to provide detailed information regarding the authenticity of the video or officially confirm the exact demands being made by the abductors.
