Fresh details have emerged following the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers during an attack on communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped last Friday, when armed men invaded Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, causing panic among residents and families in the affected communities.
key Highlights:
- Armed attackers abducted 46 people, including teachers and students, from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
- The victims include 7 teachers and 39 students from Community High School Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.
- Among those kidnapped is a 2-year-old girl, highlighting the scale and severity of the attack.
- The attackers also stole motorcycles before fleeing the communities.
- Security agencies have not yet confirmed contact with the abductors as rescue efforts continue.
According to community sources, 46 persons were taken away during the incident, including seven teachers and 39 students.
Among the victims is a two-year-old girl identified as Christianah Akanbi.
Residents also disclosed that the attackers carted away four motorcycles from the school and nearby community areas before fleeing.
The incident has heightened tension across the area, with parents and residents anxiously awaiting updates from security agencies on rescue efforts.
Full list of victims
1. Mrs. Alamu Folawe – Principal, Community High School Ahoro-Esinle
2. Mr. Ojo Jonathan – Vice Principal
3. Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus – Teacher
4. Mr. John Olaleye – Teacher
5. Mr. Michael Oyedokun – Teacher
6. Mrs. Oladeji – Teacher
7. Mary Akanbi – Teacher, Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School
8. Rashida Tajudeen – 11 years
9. Ahmed Ramoni – 8 years
10. Abdulsalam Toyib – 4 years
11. Baraka Abioye – 16 years
12. Fatimo Jimoh – 15 years
13. Hassan Azeez – 14 years
14. Joshua Adeleke – 13 years
15. Samuel Oyedele – 7 years
16. Emmanuel Oyedele – 4 years
17. Idowu Taiwo – 4 years
18. Christianah Akanbi – 2 years
19. Juwon Sunday – 7 years
20. Sikiru Salami – 3 years
21. Soliu Salami – 4 years
22. Ojo Joseph – 8 years
23. Lydia Adewole – 8 years
24. Testimony Jacob – 5 years
25. Kehinde Kaosara – 7 years
26. Sewa Seyi – 7 years
27. Waliya Bello – 4 years
28. Lydia Olohunloluwa – 7 years
29. Damilare Oderinde – 8 years
30. Deborah Adebowale – 5 years
31. Aisha Oguntowo – 10 years
32. Lege Taiwo – 12 years
33. Balkis Ayanwale – 8 years
34. Asa David – 10 years
35. Shuaibu Aliyu – 10 years
36. Ahmed Aliyu – 7 years
37. Muiz Aliyu – 5 years
38. Jomiloju Ogunlola – 6 years
39. Agune Noah – 8 years
40. Elizabeth Abadi – 5 years
41. Tosin Abadi – 9 years
42. Pius Stephen – 5 years
43. Hannah Ojo – 14 years
44. Habidat Ayanwale – 7 years
45. Mary Gabriel – 6 years
46. Jacob Gabriel – Age not specified
Security agencies are yet to officially confirm if contact has been established with the abductors as efforts continue to secure the victims’ release.
