Parade, prosecute Oyo school kidnap suspects – Ningi urges FG

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Parade, prosecute Oyo school kidnap suspects – Ningi urges FG

Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to swiftly prosecute and publicly parade suspects arrested over the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. Speaking during Senate plenary on Wednesday, Ningi said those behind the crime should face justice to discourage others. He warned that delayed prosecution could weaken public trust in the justice system. The victims, abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, regained their freedom after 56 days in captivity following a joint rescue operation last Friday.

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