Oyo teachers protest after deadly school abductions
Teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have staged a peaceful protest, demanding action from authorities after a recent attack on schools. The protesters called for the safe release of their abducted colleagues and students, urging the government and security agencies to step up rescue efforts. Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, confirmed that seven teachers were abducted and that one teacher was killed. The number of missing pupils is still being determined.
What happened
- Teachers gathered with placards, chanting solidarity songs and demanding urgent intervention from the government and security agencies.
- The protest followed an attack by gunmen who invaded schools in the Ahoro-Esiele/Yawota axis of Oriire, Ogbomoso, abducting students and staff.
- An assistant headmaster, Joel Adesiyan, and a commercial motorcyclist were killed during the incident.
- Seyi Makinde confirmed the abduction of seven teachers and the killing of a mathematics teacher.
- The Oyo State Police are investigating a viral video allegedly showing the abducted teachers pleading for help.
