Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, announced on X on Friday that they were rescued by security agencies.The Nigerian presidency has stated that all the teachers and pupils abducted in Ogbomoso, Oyo state have regained their freedom.Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, announced on X on Friday that they were rescued by security agencies.On May 15, 2026, Oyo State was shaken by a brazen attack that underscored the growing vulnerability of schools in Nigeria’s southwest.
Armed men on motorcycles, dressed in military fatigues, stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Esiele, and L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esiele.They opened fire to instill fear, then seized dozens of pupils and their teachers in broad daylight. Among those taken were toddlers barely two years old, alongside at least seven teacher
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.