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Rufai Oseni Cries Out Over Killing Of Oyo Teachers, Says Nigeria Is Losing Respect For Education

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Media personality and broadcaster, Rufai Oseni, has condemned the reported killing of teachers abducted during the recent school attacks in Oyo State, describing the development as a dangerous reflection of how little value is now placed on education and teachers in Nigeria.

The broadcaster reacted amid growing outrage over the abduction of students and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Rufai Oseni Condemns Silence Over Teachers’ Killing

Speaking  on the incident, Rufai Oseni expressed concern over what he described as the silence and lack of national outrage following the reported killing of one of the abducted teachers.

According to him, teachers remain critical to the growth and future of every society and should never become victims of violence without public resistance and demands for justice.

“Teachers were beheaded in Oyo State and we’re quiet about it. Do you know the role of a teacher in the life of a country? There’s nothing a country can become without a teacher,” he said.

He further lamented that the country appeared to be losing its sense of urgency and empathy whenever educators become victims of insecurity.

“But we have become a country where teachers are beheaded and we are quiet. A country that does not cry and seek justice,” he added.

Attack On Oyo Schools Sparks Nationwide Concern

The comments follow the recent attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area, where armed men reportedly abducted dozens of pupils, students and teachers.

Reports later emerged that one of the abducted teachers, identified as Mr Michael Oyedokun, was allegedly killed while in captivity.

The incident has triggered protests among teachers in Ogbomoso and renewed conversations about insecurity in schools across Nigeria.

Calls For Justice And Protection

Rufai Oseni stressed that the killing of teachers should concern every Nigerian, noting that educators shape generations and contribute directly to national development.

“That teacher could have been your brother, your sister, or your everything. Just imagine how a person that loved that teacher the most would feel,” he said.

The Oyo State government and security agencies have continued rescue efforts for the remaining abducted victims, while residents and education stakeholders demand stronger security measures for schools.

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