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The governor also disclosed that one of the abducted teachers, a mathematics teacher, had been killed by the attackers. According to a statement issued by his media adviser, Dr. Suleimon Olanrewaju, the government received a video showing the execution of the teacher.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we know right now is that seven teachers in all were abducted. And, unfortunately, we got a video this morning that one of the teachers, the maths teacher, was killed by the terrorists,\u201d Makinde said.<\/p>\n
On Monday, protesting teachers gathered in large numbers, carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs as they called on the state government and security agencies to intensify rescue operations and improve security around schools.<\/p>\n
Some of the placards displayed messages such as \u201cTheir deaths demand action,\u201d \u201cSay their name, remember their sacrifice,\u201d and \u201cNoble teachers gone too soon,\u201d reflecting the anger and grief among the demonstrators.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, security operations aimed at rescuing the abducted victims recorded both gains and losses. According to the governor, security operatives pursuing the kidnappers encountered Improvised Explosive Devices planted along routes leading to the criminals\u2019 hideout.<\/p>\n
The explosions reportedly claimed the lives of soldiers, operatives of the Amotekun Corps, and local vigilantes participating in the rescue mission, while several others sustained injuries and were hospitalised.<\/p>\n
Makinde assured that the state government would provide adequate medical care for the injured personnel and vowed not to relent in efforts to rescue the remaining captives.<\/p>\n
Despite the setbacks, security agencies recorded breakthroughs with the arrest of six suspects in the affected locality. Police authorities said some of those arrested were suspected informants and logistics suppliers for the kidnappers. Another security outfit reportedly apprehended three additional persons of interest in another part of the state.<\/p>\n
The governor expressed condolences to the families of the slain teacher and fallen security personnel, promising a combined \u201ckinetic and non-kinetic\u201d approach to secure the release of the remaining abductees.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere may not be quick fixes, but we will continue to endeavour to push ourselves to the limit to resolve this quickly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Makinde also warned of a growing security threat posed by bandits fleeing military offensives in Nigeria\u2019s North-West and North-East regions and moving southward. He disclosed that discussions were ongoing with the governor of Kwara State to strengthen regional security and prevent further infiltration.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise terrorists fleeing the pressure point,\u201d the governor warned.<\/p>\n
He added that the state government would provide daily briefings to keep residents informed as rescue efforts and the manhunt for the attackers continue.<\/p>\n
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