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Oyo Rescue Latest:Family Of Beheaded Teacher Begs Tinubu To Recover Body
The family of slain Oyo schoolteacher, Michael Oyedokun, has urged President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to order an urgent search and recovery of his missing remains, after security forces rescued the pupils and teachers abducted from Community High School in the Oriire Local Government Area.
The bereaved family lamented that they could not bury the slain teacher or find closure until his body is recovered.
The family made the appeal in an open letter addressed to the President on Tuesday and jointly signed by members of the Oyedokun family.
While expressing gratitude to the Nigerian government and security agencies for rescuing the surviving pupils and teachers after nearly two months in captivity, the family said the operation remained incomplete because Oyedokun’s body has not been recovered.
According to the letter, the successful rescue of the victims restored hope to many families, but theirs continues to endure “unending pain” due to the inability to bury their loved ones.
“We sincerely thank Your Excellency for the efforts of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security and intelligence agencies whose dedication and sacrifice led to the successful rescue of the kidnapped victims in Oyo State,” the family said.
“The safe return of these victims has restored hope to their families and reaffirmed our confidence in the Government’s commitment to protecting the lives and liberty of its citizens. For this, we are deeply grateful.”
However, they said their grief remains unresolved because Oyedokun, who died while in captivity, has not been returned home for burial.
“Our beloved relative, Mr. Michael Olugbade Oyedokun, tragically lost his life while in captivity. Although the rescue operation was successful, his remains have yet to be recovered and returned to us for a dignified burial in accordance with our faith, traditions, and values,” the grieving family noted.
“The absence of his body has prolonged our grief and denied our family the closure that every human being deserves. We continue to live with the pain of not knowing where he rests, unable to perform the final rites that would honour his memory and bring peace to our hearts.”
The family urged President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to direct the relevant security agencies to intensify efforts to locate the slain teacher’s remains.
“Your Excellency, we respectfully appeal that you direct the relevant security agencies to intensify efforts to locate and recover the remains of Mr. Michael Olugbade Oyedokun,” the family said.
“We are confident that the same resolve which secured the freedom of the surviving victims can also ensure that his body is returned to his family.
“Recovering his remains is more than a humanitarian act; it is a solemn obligation that reflects the dignity of every Nigerian life. It would demonstrate that no citizen is forgotten, abandoned, or denied dignity, even in death,” the family noted.
“We earnestly hope this appeal will receive your compassionate and urgent consideration, so that we may finally lay our beloved husband, father, brother, and son to rest with the honour and dignity he deserves, and begin the difficult journey toward healing.”
The agency representing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has issued a strong denial of what it calls “fake and damaging” reports linking the Brazilian forward with a move to Arsenal.
Vinicius Jr. remains a hot topic in England, having been linked with a move to Arsenal following his contract issues.
The 26-year-old is reportedly in the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, and negotiations for an extension are said to have stalled.
This has reportedly put Arsenal on high alert, with some outlets suggesting the Gunners would be willing to break their wage structure and offer significant image rights to land the world-class winger.
In a firm response to the swirling transfer rumours, Roc Nation Sports International, the agency founded by Jay-Z, voiced its frustration with recent media coverage.
Roc Nation Sports International released a statement condemning the speculation and calling for greater accountability from the media.
While the statement did not single out specific articles, it was released amid intense speculation that Vinicius could be leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.
Michael Yormark, president of Roc Nation Sports International, posted a direct message on Instagram to address the issue.
“Roc Nation Sports International and our entire team cannot stand idle when unprofessional and uninformed media publish fake and damaging information for attention-seeking purposes,” Yormark wrote.
“This is especially unacceptable when it personally targets our clients without any foundation. It is disruptive, harmful and libellous. Media outlets and journalists need to hold themselves more accountable.”
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah will soon become a Trabzonspor’s player according to a report from Turkey.Turkish newspaper “Sabah” report that the club have struck an initial agreement handing Salah an annual salary of 17 million euros, plus bonuses.
A private plane is on standby to fly Salah from Greece to Turkey the moment the deal is done.
Sabah sources confirm talks between the two parties are still running over the length of the contract, how the money will be paid and the remaining clauses.
The two sides have agreed on most of the terms. Even so, the deal is not done, with the contracts still unsigned.
Should the outstanding details fall into place, Salah is set to touch down in Istanbul from Greece next Wednesday aboard a private jet.
Billed as the deal of the year, the move has whipped up huge excitement in the city, where Trabzonspor fans plan to lay on a special welcome for the Egyptian.
Now 34, Salah thrives on the right wing but can also operate as a playmaker or a centre-forward.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, is set to leave the role in the coming days report claims.
This follows his failed plot to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Infantino could have profited from the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” scheme, which was roundly opposed by other governing bodies.
According to a UK Times report,
the 56-year-old is desperate to continue in the role, support for him is however ebbing away.
The report quoted a source as claiming Infantino is a “dead duck”, with his opponents already lining up candidates as his successor.
The English FA and UEFA, European football’s governing body, also made it clear that they had lost confidence in Infantino.
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