Protesters brave rain to demand action on Oyo abductions
Despite heavy rainfall, members of the Take-It-Back Movement marched to the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan to protest recent abductions in Oriire Local Government Area. The demonstrators, who started at Mokola Roundabout, called for urgent government intervention over worsening insecurity. They carried placards and sang solidarity songs, emphasizing their commitment to drawing attention to the plight of affected families. The protest reflects growing public frustration over the safety of pupils and teachers in the region.
What happened
- Protesters under the Take-It-Back Movement defied heavy rain to march to the Oyo State Government House.
- The group began their protest at Mokola Roundabout before heading to the Government House in Ibadan.
- Demonstrators carried placards with messages like “Security for all, not for a few” and “End kidnapping in Oyo State now.”
- The protest was sparked by the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area by armed men.
- Protesters described their action as a civic duty to highlight the plight of families affected by insecurity.
