Dr Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), has confirmed the killing of a teacher and abduction of pupils at LA School and Community Grammar School in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Friday, prompting the immediate closure of all primary schools in neighbouring communities, including Surulere, Oyo East, Oriire and Olorunsogo.
Adeniran stated that the exact number of abducted pupils remains unknown as security agencies continue to comb affected areas and gather details. He described the event as a dark and painful moment for the state's education community, expressing condolences to the family of the slain teacher.
Security operatives, coordinated by the Commissioner of Police, have deployed a tactical response team to the area. Intelligence and operational efforts are ongoing to secure the safe return of the abducted pupils and restore order. The school closures are temporary, intended to prevent further attacks and allow security forces to stabilise the area.
Adeniran urged parents, guardians and community leaders to remain calm and support security agencies. He warned against spreading unverified information that could fuel public panic. The board reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and protection of pupils across Oyo State.
Adeniran shuts schools across multiple local governments after an attack that killed one teacher and led to an unconfirmed number of abducted pupils, yet offers no timeline for reopening or plan to address learning disruption. Parents in Surulere, Oyo East, Oriire and Olorunsogo now face uncertainty over their children's education while waiting for security assurances that may not come soon. The closure shifts the burden of insecurity onto families who must now find ways to keep children safe and engaged without school. A response focused on tactical operations and appeals for calm does little to protect the daily reality of students caught in the fallout.
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