The family of Michael Oyedokun, one of the schoolteachers abducted during the recent attacks in Oyo State, has described his killing as a devastating and irreplaceable loss, revealing that he died without a child after over a decade of marriage.

Oyedokun was among several teachers seized by armed bandits during coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, which left multiple communities in shock and fear.

He was later killed after being held captive, in an incident that has continued to generate outrage across the country.

Abduction during school attacks

The late teacher was reportedly abducted alongside his colleagues from Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, during the attack on Friday.

Other affected schools included Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso.

The attacks also claimed the lives of an assistant headmaster, Joel Adesiyan, and a commercial motorcyclist, deepening the tragedy.

Following the incident, the Oyo State Government ordered the closure of schools across four local government areas while security agencies intensified rescue efforts for other victims.

Disturbing video intensified fears

A disturbing video allegedly released by the attackers later surfaced online, showing Oyedokun tied up and forced to speak before he was killed, sparking widespread condemnation and fear over the safety of remaining abductees.

The circulation of the footage has also renewed calls for tighter control of graphic content on social media.

“A calm and peaceful man” — Family speaks

Speaking on behalf of the family, Ebeni Adediran described the late teacher as a calm, humble and dedicated educator who spent over two decades in the teaching profession.

“He was a calm person and he did not like violence,” he said.

Adediran explained that Oyedokun had worked in different parts of Oyo State before being transferred back to his community last year, where he remained closely connected with his family.

“He was very accommodating and since he came back to our community, he always visited his parents regularly,” he added.

Pain over childlessness

The family also revealed the most painful part of the tragedy was that Oyedokun died without leaving behind a child after more than 10 years of marriage.

“And the most painful part is that he did not leave any child behind,” Adediran said.

“He had a wife but they did not have any child after more than 10 years of marriage.”

The family said his death has created a deep void, describing the loss as one that cannot be replaced.