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Some musicians have joined the call for the rescue of the pupils, students and teachers kidnapped by gunmen from Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L. A Primary School (Esiele), all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on May 15, 2026.
39 students and seven teachers were abducted, while two teachers have been killed, sparking national outrage.
Reacting, singer Victony demanded that President Bola Tinubu address the insecurity in the country and rescue all kidnap victims, especially children.
On his X handle, he wrote, “Save our children & Put an end to this mess @officialABAT.”
In a similar vein, Davido said he is deeply saddened by the incident and the ongoing sufferings of the victims in captivity.
He stated that the current insecurity must not be allowed to continue.
Reacting to the report of the victims’ ongoing ordeals in the abduction camp via his Snapchat page, the singer wrote, “I’m weak. God pls take control. We can’t continue like this… my heart goes out to the victims and family. This is messed up”https://urbanexpresslive.com/dont-share-your-pvc-details-with-any-political-groups-adc-admonishes-lagos-inhabitants/
On his part, Timaya released a statement calling on the Presidency to take urgent action to tackle the escalating insecurity in the country. https://urbanexpresslive.com/how-burna-boy-tems-became-african-artistes-with-most-billboard-hot-100-entries/
“We appeal to the Government for even greater urgency, collaboration, and action in addressing the growing security challenges facing many parts of our country,” the statement reads in part.
