Prominent human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has issued a stern warning, threatening to lead a massive protest to Aso Rock if the kidnapped schoolchildren in Oyo State are not promptly rescued. In a statement shared on his X account on Sunday, Sowore, who ran under the African Action Congress (AAC) banner, expressed outrage over the abduction and called on President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security chiefs to take immediate action.
According to Sowore, the government must act swiftly to track down the perpetrators and secure the release of all those held captive. He declared, “If Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his service chiefs fail to locate and free the abducted Oyo schoolchildren and other victims of kidnapping, we will have no alternative but to occupy Aso Rock Villa this week!”
The abduction occurred on May 15 when armed men attacked a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Reports indicate that at least 45 schoolchildren and teachers were taken away, while an assistant head teacher and a commercial motorcyclist lost their lives during the incident.
Sowore’s threat comes amidst growing public anger over the security situation in the country, with many citizens demanding more effective measures to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes. The activist has been a vocal critic of the current administration, frequently calling for accountability and improved security.