Panic and pandemonium gripped Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following a horrific terrorist invasion of multiple schools in the Oriire Local Government Area. Armed men stormed the communities of Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff—including a principal and teachers. Tragically, an assistant headmaster was killed during the attack.

Following the attacks, public school educators shut down classrooms and paralyzed academic activities. Teachers marched to the TESCOM office in Ogbomoso, carrying placards to protest the abductions and demand immediate government action to secure their colleagues` release.



A deeply distressing video surfaced on social media showing the abducted principal pleading with the federal and state governments, as well as community leaders, to intervene.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the abductions and the tragic death of at least one teacher in captivity. The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has temporarily shut down primary and secondary schools in neighboring vulnerable communities (including Oriire, Surulere, and Oyo East) until security is stabilized.

 A massive manhunt is underway by joint security forces—including the police and local vigilante groups—to track down the assailants and rescue the victims.