Gunmen raid Oyo schools, kill teacher, abduct principal, students
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has ordered the closure of schools in Oriire Local Government Area following a kidnap incident recorded in parts of the council on Friday. Our correspondent reports that gunmen abducted principal and several students of a secondary school in Ahoro-Esinle, a community in the LGA. It was gathered that […]
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has ordered the closure of schools in Oriire Local Government Area following a kidnap incident recorded in parts of the council on Friday.
Our correspondent reports that gunmen abducted principal and several students of a secondary school in Ahoro-Esinle, a community in the LGA.
It was gathered that the attack occurred between 8am and 9am on Friday at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle.
As a result, OYOSUBEB directed all primary schools in neighbouring communities, including Surulere, Oyo East, Oriire and Olorunsogo LGAs, to vacate their premises until further notice.
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The Executive Chairman of OYOSUBEB,
Nureni Adeniran, in a statement, said the attack occurred at LA School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinle.
He said a teacher was killed and the exact number of abducted pupils had yet to be ascertained as security agencies were still combing the affected areas.
“This is a dark and painful moment for our education family in Oyo State, and our hearts are with the affected parents, teachers and the entire community.
“We understand the fear and anxiety this situation has caused, and we want to assure our parents and stakeholders that the safety of our children remains our utmost priority,” he said.
The OYOSUBEB chairman said security operatives, under the coordination of the commissioner of police, had deployed a tactical response team to the area.
According to him, intelligence and operational measures were ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted pupils and restore peace to the community.
He said the temporary closure was aimed at preventing further attacks and allowing security agencies to stabilise the situation in the area.
The chairman appealed to parents, guardians and community leaders to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
“We mourn with the family of the teacher whose life was tragically cut short. His service, dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” he said.
Adeniran also urged residents to avoid spreading unverified information capable of causing panic among the public.