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Abducted Oyo School Principal Pleads for Government Action in Viral Captivity Video

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Promise Odejide

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A viral video showing Mrs Rachael Alamu, the abducted principal of Community High School, Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has intensified public concern over the continued captivity of teachers and students kidnapped in the region.

The 72-second clip, shared on X, shows the visibly distressed school principal appealing directly to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and education stakeholders to urgently intervene and secure their release.

Abducted Principal Speaks From Captivity

In the video, Mrs Alamu, appearing weakened and emotional, said she and other victims had spent days in harsh conditions since their abduction.

“We have been picked from work and still now we are sitting in the bush,” she said, pleading for urgent rescue efforts.

She also called for negotiation with the abductors rather than force, stressing that the situation required immediate dialogue to save lives.

“We are in the cold, under sun, rain. The children as well. Please don’t let them waste our lives,” she added.

Renewed Pressure on Government and Security Agencies

The video emerged on the same day education workers and stakeholders in Oyo State staged peaceful demonstrations in Ibadan and Ogbomoso, demanding urgent rescue operations for the abducted victims.

Reports indicate that the May 15 attack on schools in the Ahoro-Esiele community led to the killing of a mathematics teacher and the abduction of about 39 students and seven teachers.

Victims reportedly include very young children, heightening national outrage over the scale of the attack.

Ongoing Rescue Operations

As of May 29, 2026, no official rescue has been confirmed, despite coordinated operations involving the military, police, Nigerian Air Force, and local vigilantes.

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents that security agencies are working round the clock to secure the release of the victims, while federal authorities continue to monitor the situation.

Security sources say operations remain active in the affected forest corridors, though details are being restricted for operational reasons.

Public Outrage and Growing Security Concerns

The viral video has triggered widespread reactions across social media, with Nigerians expressing frustration over the prolonged captivity and the persistence of school kidnappings in the country.

Many have called for faster intervention, improved intelligence operations, and stronger protection for schools in vulnerable areas.

The incident adds to growing concerns over insecurity in parts of Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting educational institutions, which have continued to raise fears among parents and communities.

Authorities have urged calm while assuring that efforts to rescue the abducted victims are ongoing.

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