Oyo community pleads for help after school abductions
A hired worker, Aduke Balogun, has appealed to authorities for the rescue of her ward, Kehinde Kaosarat, following the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State. The incident occurred when armed men, dressed as soldiers, stormed three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area. Other parents and community leaders have echoed calls for urgent intervention, describing the chaos and fear that gripped the area. The abductors reportedly targeted both students and staff, with distressing consequences for the affected families.
What happened
- Aduke Balogun, who relocated to Yawota for work, said she is solely responsible for her ward, Kehinde Kaosarat, and pleaded for government assistance.
- The attack began in the morning when armed men dressed as soldiers entered the community, leading to panic and gunfire.
- Another parent, Madam Agnes, recounted how residents fled in fear as gunshots rang out and described the widespread danger.
- The Elesinele of Esinele, Tajudeen Abioye, confirmed that kidnappers abducted children, teachers, and a principal, making the town widely known for the tragedy.
- The Defence Headquarters identified the attackers as JAS terrorists, and the Oyo State government has denied rumors of the hostages’ release.
