Gunmen carry out coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, prompting fear and mourning in affected communities. According to reports, armed men invade at least two school locations early in the day. In one incident involving Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, pupils and staff are abducted after hoodlums storm the school. Another attack targets Community Grammar School and L.A Primary School in Esiele, where pupils are also taken. Local accounts describe the violence as shocking for residents, with families gathering in grief after learning of the killing.
Multiple outlets say one teacher is killed during the attacks. Police statements cited by a reporting outlet indicate the attackers ride motorcycles and act in a coordinated manner across the different schools. Details on the number of abducted pupils and the whereabouts of the victims are not fully consistent across the reports provided, and authorities have not publicly confirmed all figures. Security forces are expected to investigate and respond as families seek information about the abducted children.
