A fresh claim has emerged over the release of the Oyo schoolchildren. Social commentator De English Alhaji disputes the official account and says the children’s freedom came through a negotiated arrangement, not a rescue.
IBADAN, OYO STATE — De English Alhaji has challenged the official narrative surrounding the release of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State. In a video shared online, he claimed the victims were released rather than rescued and alleged that the process involved negotiations instead of an unconditional operation. He also disputed reports that Nigerian soldiers lost their lives during the incident. Extra News Nigeria has not independently verified these claims, and they differ from accounts previously released by government officials and security agencies.
Why This Happened
According to De English Alhaji, media reports did not accurately reflect how the schoolchildren regained their freedom. He alleged that the release followed a transaction and not a direct rescue operation. As of the time of filing this report, no official evidence has been presented to support these assertions.
What He Said
“The Oyo schoolchildren were released, not rescued. Their release was not unconditional, it was transactional. Contrary to some media reports, no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation,” De English Alhaji said in the video.
Security agencies have previously maintained that they coordinated efforts that led to the victims regaining their freedom. Extra News Nigeria could not independently confirm the specific claims made in the video.
Who Is De English Alhaji?
De English Alhaji is a Nigerian social commentator known for discussing public affairs, politics and security issues on digital platforms. His views often generate debate online but should be distinguished from official statements issued by government authorities.
What This Means for Nigeria
The development means conflicting accounts of major security incidents continue to attract public attention. Any final conclusions about the circumstances surrounding the schoolchildren’s release should be based on verified evidence and official investigations as they become available.
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