Angry teachers in Oyo State have taken to the streets in Ogbomoso in protest over the abduction and killing of their colleagues following a deadly attack on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele community.
The protest comes amid rising tension in the state after terrorists reportedly abducted more than 45 students and several teachers, including school principals, during coordinated attacks on educational facilities.
Teachers demand urgent government action
In a viral video from the protest, one of the teachers expressed fear over the increasing insecurity, warning that schools could become repeated targets if urgent action is not taken.
“We don’t know the next target, security is a right, please protect us,” she said.
The protesting teachers called on the government to immediately strengthen security around schools and ensure the rescue of abducted colleagues and students.
They also urged teachers across the state to consider withdrawing their services until concrete steps are taken to guarantee safety in schools.
Attack leaves community in shock
The attack reportedly occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. last Friday at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, where armed men stormed the premises and whisked away students and staff.
Among those abducted was the school principal, Rachael Alamu, alongside several teachers and students whose total number is still being confirmed by authorities.
A resident described how the attackers invaded the school before escaping with victims into surrounding forest areas.
Killed teacher sparks outrage
Tension further escalated after reports emerged that one of the abducted teachers, Mr. Michael Oyedokun, was killed in captivity, with disturbing videos reportedly circulating online.
The incident has deepened fears among residents and intensified calls for stronger security intervention in rural school communities.
Government urged to act swiftly
The protesting teachers appealed directly to Governor Seyi Makinde and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging immediate rescue efforts and improved protection for schools.
They warned that continued attacks on teachers and students threaten the foundation of education in the state, stressing that schools must no longer remain vulnerable.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies have yet to issue a fresh update on the ongoing rescue operations.
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