Armed attackers on motorcycles have abducted pupils, teachers, and school officials from multiple schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving one staff member dead and triggering widespread condemnation across Nigeria.
The incident occurred on Friday morning when gunmen stormed Community High School in Ahoro-Esinle, Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, and another nearby primary school around 9:30 a.m. during school hours. During the assault, an assistant head teacher was killed, while a commercial motorcyclist was also shot dead after resisting the attackers.
Disturbing videos later surfaced showing abducted school staff pleading for urgent government intervention. In one clip, a school principal identified herself and described how students and teachers were taken and held by armed captors, calling on federal and state authorities, religious bodies, and citizens to act quickly to save lives. A second video from a teacher also appealed for immediate rescue, stressing that children were crying in captivity.
The Oyo State Police Command confirmed it had received the viral footage and said it was conducting forensic analysis to verify its authenticity. Authorities added that intelligence-led operations are ongoing to track the kidnappers and rescue the victims safely.
Security agencies, including the police, DSS, civil defence corps, and local vigilantes, have reportedly been deployed to nearby forests to locate the abductors.
The Oyo State government says it has launched a full rescue operation and is working closely with security forces. Officials stated that some suspected kidnappers have been killed during ongoing operations, though the exact number of abducted persons is still being verified.
Authorities also urged the public to avoid spreading unconfirmed information that could hinder rescue efforts.
The incident has sparked strong reactions nationwide. Lawmakers in the Senate described the attack as a serious threat to Nigeria’s future, calling for stronger school security measures and renewed efforts to establish state policing as part of constitutional reforms.
Yoruba socio-political groups also condemned the attack, warning that insecurity is spreading across the South-West and urging governments to take immediate action to protect rural communities and schools.
Prominent voices across the region are now calling for improved intelligence gathering, better protection of schools, and stronger collaboration between federal and state security agencies. Traditional leaders and community groups have also urged residents to support security operations with timely information.
As rescue operations continue, the abduction has intensified pressure on authorities to address rising insecurity in schools and rural areas, with growing demands for long-term reforms to prevent similar attacks in the future.
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