Muslim leaders in Oyo State have distanced themselves from terrorists who reportedly demanded the introduction of Sharia law as part of conditions for releasing abducted teachers and pupils, insisting that Islam does not support kidnapping, violence or the taking of innocent lives.
The development comes as anxiety continues to grow over the fate of students and teachers kidnapped during recent attacks in parts of Oyo State, sparking protests, school closures and calls for urgent government intervention.
This style is cleaner, more natural, and reads more like a professional newspaper feature.
For future rewrites, I’ll only use “Not fewer than…” when the story is heavily focused on casualty figures, death tolls, arrests, infections, or statistics where that phrasing adds impact. Otherwise, I’ll start directly with the main news angle.