NANS mobilises nationwide protest over abducted Oyo students, teachers

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By Joseph Erunke, Abuja

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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has mobilised its members nationwide for a massive solidarity and advocacy protest in Oyo State over the continued abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.

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NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, in a statement issued on Friday, described the prolonged captivity of the victims as “heartbreaking, disturbing and unacceptable,” declaring that Nigerian students would no longer remain silent while innocent pupils and teachers remain in the hands of kidnappers.

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The nationwide mobilisation comes ahead of a planned peaceful rally scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

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According to Akinteye, the protest is aimed at mounting pressure on security agencies and relevant authorities to intensify efforts toward the immediate rescue of the abducted victims.

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He disclosed that the solidarity movement would include visits to the affected schools,Community High School/Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School , as well as courtesy visits to the Oyo State Commissioner of Police and the Director of the Department of State Services ,DSS.

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The NANS delegation is also expected to stage a peaceful walk against insecurity in Ibadan.

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“I write at this critical and defining juncture to invite all NANS structures, sister unions, stakeholders, and leaders to a solidarity movement in Oyo State,” Akinteye stated.

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“This solidarity movement is premised on the continuous hostage situation involving our students and teachers following the gruesome and inhumane attack in Oriire Local Government Area.

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“It has been two weeks since this cruel and callous act was perpetrated, and it is appalling that till this day, the abducted students and teachers are yet to be rescued.

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“At this critical crossroads, silence is no longer golden; we must act decisively and forthwith,” he added.

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Gunmen had reportedly invaded Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area, abducting seven teachers and 39 students.

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A teacher identified as Michael Oyedokun was reportedly killed during the attack, while a two-year-old child, Christianah Akanbi, was among those kidnapped.

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The incident has continued to trigger outrage and growing concerns over insecurity in schools across the country.

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