NLC demands urgent action over Oyo school abductions

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded urgent government action over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. NLC president, Joe Ajaero, made the demand in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr Ajaero described the incident as another painful reminder of the worsening security situation across […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded urgent government action over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

NLC president, Joe Ajaero, made the demand in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr Ajaero described the incident as another painful reminder of the worsening security situation across communities nationwide.

He said the abduction of school children from Community High School, LEA Basic School, Ahoro Esinele, and First Baptist School, Yawota, had shocked Nigerians and attracted widespread concern.            

“The tragedy of Ahoro Esinele and Yawota demonstrates that no community is safe anymore, while innocent children are increasingly becoming targets of violent criminal groups.

“We have had enough of condolences and endless assurances. Nigerians expect decisive action, effective rescue operations and stronger security measures capable of protecting lives and restoring public confidence,” Ajaero stated.

The NLC president noted that the young victims and the reported killing of a teacher in captivity had deepened public outrage and intensified calls for immediate rescue efforts.

Mr Ajaero, however, said the latest incident must not be treated as another routine tragedy, warning that continued attacks on schools and communities threatened national stability and public trust.

He commended security agencies and local vigilantes for their prompt response, saying available reports indicated they pursued the abductors immediately after the incident occurred in the affected communities.

“Government at all levels must wake up to the reality that insecurity has become a direct threat to national survival, social stability and citizens’ confidence in democratic institutions.

“Our security agencies must undertake sincere soul-searching and adopt stronger strategies because Nigerians can no longer continue living in fear, uncertainty and endless mourning,” he added. (NAN)