Kidnapping incidents in Oyo State, where armed men abduct pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, prompt demands for their immediate release and calls for improved school security. Multiple reports say abductors demand ransom and other items before releasing captives, while threats and the families’ concerns keep pressure on authorities. Nigeria’s teachers’ unions and educators across several states hold solidarity protests, calling for the safe return of those still in captivity and warning that school insecurity is spreading. In Abuja, teachers protest at the Federal Ministry of Education, while teachers in Osun, Kwara, Kogi, and Taraba stage demonstrations in support of abducted colleagues and students. The Oyo State House of Assembly also calls for stronger security for public and private schools in response to the abductions. Separately, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria urges immediate release of abducted children and educators in both Oyo and Borno, citing the risks to learning and the safety of students. Security agencies are reported to be working on rescue efforts, with officials indicating ongoing tracking of kidnappers, though details of outcomes are not provided in the sources.
Oyo pupils and teachers abducted; UN and teachers demand immediate release and safer schools
Kidnapping incidents in Oyo State, where armed men abduct pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, prompt demands for their immediate release and calls for improved school sec...
- Pupils and teachers are abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
- Reports cite abductors’ demands before releasing captives, including ransom and other stated requirements.
- Teachers’ unions in multiple states (including Osun, Kwara, Kogi, Taraba and the FCT) hold protests demanding safe release and improved school security.
- The Oyo State House of Assembly calls for immediate strengthening of security across schools in the state.
- The UN Resident Coordinator urges the immediate release of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno, while security agencies continue rescue and tracking efforts.
Osun civil society groups protest on June 12, demanding urgent action against worsening insecurity and the release of abducted Oyo pupils and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-protesters-demand-release-of-abducted-oyo-pupils-teachers/
2 months agoTeachers in Osun State, under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), on Tuesday held a peaceful solidarity protest calling for the immediate rescue of their colleagues and pupils abducted from schools in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area. The protesters, led by Osun NUT Chairman Babatunde Babalola, marched from Ataoja School of Science in Osogbo through the Osogbo-Gbongan road and ended at the Osun Government Secretariat in Abere. There, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Muritala Jimoh, received them on behalf of the state government. Background of the AbductionOn May 15, 2026, armed men attacked three schools in Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire LGA: Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. Several pupils and teachers were taken captive, sparking widespread outrage across Nigeria. Protesters’ Demands and MessagesCarrying placards with messages such as “Stop killing custodians of knowledge,” “From Chibok to Oriire, our children are still crying,” and “Set our teachers, pupils & students free from captivity,” the teachers appealed to both state and federal governments to address the nation’s worsening security challenges. Speaking during the protest, Babalola said: “We are out today in solidarity with our colleagues and students who were abducted in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State. We sympathise with the families of those who were killed among the abducted victims.” He added: “We are calling on the governments to ensure the safe return of those who are still in captivity. We are also appealing to the federal government to look into the security issues and find a lasting solution to the problem. Without adequate security in our schools, the learning environment would not be conducive.” Government ResponseIn response, Permanent Secretary Muritala Jimoh assured the protesters that the Osun State Government would spare no effort to protect schools. He urged teachers to remain security-conscious, report suspicious movements, and cooperate with security agencies. The protest in Osun forms part of a broader nationwide action by the NUT demanding the safe release of all abducted schoolchildren and teachers.
2 months agoThe Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, called for the immediate strengthening of security across public and private educational schools and institutions in the state, following the recent abduction of students and teachers at Community High School, Esiele, and L.A. Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. This resolution followed Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-oyo-assembly-demands-better-security-for-schools/
2 months agoA senior government official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly on the operation, said security agencies had made significant progress in tracking the kidnappers. The post Oyo Abduction: Security agencies intensify efforts to rescue kidnapped teachers, pupils appeared first on Vanguard News.
2 months agoDiscover the full list of demands made by abductors for the release of Oyo pupils and teachers, including ransom, vehicles, and the release of detained ter Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-what-oyo-abductors-are-demanding-before-releasing-pupils-teachers/
2 months agoThe UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria demands the immediate release of school children and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno, highlighting threats to edu Read More: https://punchng.com/un-demands-release-of-pupils-teachers-abducted-in-oyo-borno/
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