The Interim National Working Committee of the People Democratic Party(PDP), led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, alongside the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara, has paid a condolence visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following a kidnapping incident in the state.

The party made this known on Monday via its X handle.The delegation visited Ibadan to commiserate with the governor over the abduction and killing of teachers and pupils in Oyo State.

During the visit, the PDP leadership expressed sympathy with the state government and the affected families, describing the incident as tragic and deeply disturbing.

The party leaders said the visit was to show solidarity with the government and people of Oyo State during the difficult period, while also acknowledging the security challenges that led to the attack.

Governor Makinde received the delegation at the Government House in Ibadan.

Recall that Makinde had confirmed the abduction of seven teachers during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by suspected bandits.

Makinde disclosed this last week during a press briefing held at his private residence in Kolapo Ishola Estate, Ibadan, where he gave an update on the security situation following the attack on Community High School, Ahoro-Ẹ̀sínẹ̀lẹ̀, L.A. Basic School, Ahoro-Ẹ̀sínẹ̀lẹ̀, and First Baptist Church Nursery and Primary School, Yáwọ́ta.

The governor said one of the abducted teachers was reportedly killed while in captivity, according to a viral video currently circulating on social media.