{"id":101003,"date":"2026-06-04T19:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=101003"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:00:07","slug":"inside-oyos-kidnapping-crisis-is-politics-a-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/inside-oyos-kidnapping-crisis-is-politics-a-factor\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Oyo\u2019s kidnapping crisis: Is politics a factor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xad83ne\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nIs kidnapping becoming a political pawn in Nigeria? This video dives deep into the alarming rise of abductions, questioning if political maneuvering is hindering solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The recent kidnapping of John Paul, his twin sons Paul and Peter, and the previous incidents involving schoolchildren and teachers paint a grim picture. These events are becoming unsettlingly common, raising concerns about the normalization of such crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Could political ambitions be overshadowing the urgent need for **insecurity** solutions? One prominent figure&#8217;s statement suggests a possible link between tackling **kidnapping** and presidential aspirations. This raises critical questions about accountability and the prioritization of public safety.<\/p>\n<p>This alarming trend of **Nigeria**&#8217;s kidnapping crisis demands deeper examination. Join us as we explore the uncomfortable truth and question if this pervasive issue is being exploited for political gain.<\/p>\n<p>#OyoKidnapping #NigeriaInsecurity #KidnappingCrisis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is kidnapping becoming a political pawn in Nigeria? This video dives deep into the alarming rise of abductions, questioning if political maneuvering is hindering solutions. The recent kidnapping of John Paul, his twin sons Paul and Peter, and the previous incidents involving schoolchildren and teachers paint a grim picture. 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