The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Akinteye Babatunde, has announced a nationwide mobilisation of student leaders and stakeholders for a solidarity protest in Oyo State following the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.
Key Highlights:
- National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) announced nationwide mobilisation over the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State.
- The protest is scheduled for June 1, 2026, to demand urgent rescue of the victims.
- NANS President Akinteye Babatunde described the situation as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.”
- The abductees were reportedly taken from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, including multiple primary and secondary schools.
- The student body plans visits to security agencies and a peaceful protest in Ibadan.
According to a statement issued on Friday, the protest and advocacy rally is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, as pressure mounts on security agencies to secure the release of the victims who have remained in captivity for two weeks.
Akinteye described the continued hostage situation as “heartbreaking and unacceptable,” stressing that Nigerian students could no longer remain silent while innocent pupils and teachers remained in the hands of kidnappers.
The planned rally will include visits to affected schools in Ahoro-Esiele, including Community High School/Grammar School, L.A. Primary School, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.
The student body also plans to visit the Oyo State Commissioner of Police and the Director of the Department of State Services before embarking on a peaceful walk against insecurity in Ibadan.
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“This solidarity movement is premised on the continued hostage situation involving our students and teachers following the gruesome and inhumane attack in Oriire Local Government Area,” Akinteye stated.
“It has been two weeks since this cruel act was perpetrated, and it is appalling that, till this day, the abducted students and teachers are yet to be rescued. At this critical crossroads, silence is no longer golden; we must act decisively and immediately.”
Gunmen had reportedly attacked Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area, abducting seven teachers and 39 students.
During the attack, a teacher identified as Michael Oyedokun was reportedly killed, while a two-year-old child, Christianah Akanbi, was also among those abducted.
