Police step up efforts after Oyo school abductions spark panic
Intense fear has gripped communities in Oyo State following the abduction of teachers and students from several schools in Oriire Local Government Area. Tunji Disu, the Inspector General of Police, has deployed additional detectives to support ongoing rescue operations. The incident has led to school closures and widespread panic, with reports of bandit activity spreading to nearby towns. Various groups and leaders, including Seyi Makinde, traditional rulers, and the Oodua People’s Congress, are calling for urgent action to restore security.
What we know
- Tunji Disu sent more detectives from Force Headquarters, Abuja, to help rescue the abducted teachers and students in Oriire LGA.
- Schools affected include Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School; and L.A. Primary School, Esiele.
- Seyi Makinde confirmed that seven students, 18 children, and seven teachers were kidnapped, with one person killed during the attack.
- Panic spread to Ogbomoso and Ajaawa, causing parents to rush to schools and some institutions to close temporarily.
- The Oyo State Police Command and LAUTECH management dismissed rumours of further attacks and school closures, urging calm and warning against spreading misinformation.
