The Political Awareness Group [PAG] unequivocally condemns the recent bandit attack, killing and abduction of staff, students and pupils of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, which occurred on Friday, 15th May, 2026.
The abduction of pupils and teachers from their places of learning is a barbaric act that violates the fundamental rights to education, safety, and human dignity.
Schools must remain sanctuaries of knowledge and growth, not theatres of violence and fear. This attack strikes at the heart of our collective future by traumatising children, disrupting education, and instilling fear in communities that the state should protect.
Our Demands:
- Immediate and Safe Release: We call on the Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Security Agencies, to prioritise and expedite all efforts toward the immediate and unconditional release of the kidnapped pupils and teachers. No delay is acceptable when lives are at stake.
- Strengthened School Security: We urge the government to deploy intelligence-led security measures and adequate personnel to secure all public schools in Oriire LGA and other vulnerable areas across Oyo State.
- Accountability and Justice: The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be identified, apprehended, and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent against future attacks on educational institutions.
- Support for Victims and Families: We request psychosocial support, medical care, and financial assistance for the victims and their families to aid recovery and rehabilitation.
PAG reaffirms that the protection of lives and property is the primary responsibility of government as enshrined in Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The continued failure to secure schools undermines public trust and threatens the educational development of Oyo State.
To the families of the abducted pupils and teachers, we stand in solidarity with you. Your pain is our pain, and we will continue to amplify your voices until your loved ones are safely reunited with you.
We call on all stakeholders — government at all levels, traditional rulers, civil society, and citizens of Oriire LGA — to cooperate with security agencies and provide credible intelligence to ensure a swift resolution.
Signed:
Miftaudeen Bamidele Adesola
Secretary
Lukman Tunde Fasasi PhD
Chairman
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