The Nigeria Union of Teachers has directed all public school teachers in Oyo State to stop work from Monday, June 1 in protest against the continued abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, in an effort to demand the release of seven colleagues and 39 pupils kidnapped two weeks earlier from three schools LG.
The abductions happened on May 15 when gunmen raided the schools, and tragedy struck when kidnappers killed math teacher Mary Oyedokun, prompting condolences from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
President Tinubu on Monday in a post on his official X account, announced deploying 1,000 forest guards in an effort to secure the safe return of the victims.
In his words: “At my direction, following the visit of a high-level Federal Government delegation that I sent to the Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, I have approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in collaboration with the Oyo State Government.
“I have also directed the deployment of a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers.
“The communities’ request for the establishment of a military base in the area is receiving urgent consideration.
“I share the pain and anxiety of the affected families. No child should be taken from the safety of a classroom. No parent should have to endure this anguish.
plans for 1,000 forest guards, a specialized rescue unit, and blocked escape routes, while Governor Seyi Makinde holds daily security meetings amid ongoing protests.
