Public outrage has continued to grow on X following the perceived silence of President Bola Tinubu over the abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
Gunmen reportedly stormed schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, abducting at least 32 persons, including 25 pupils and seven teachers.
However, the number of victims could be as high as 46, including a two-year-old child.
The attack also claimed the life of a teacher, Michael Oyedokun, who was reportedly beheaded by the assailants.
Despite ongoing rescue operations involving security agencies and Amotekun operatives, no victim has reportedly been freed.
Key Highlights:
- Public criticism has intensified on X over the perceived silence of Bola Tinubu following the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers in **Oyo State>.
- Gunmen attacked schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, kidnapping at least 32 people, including 25 pupils and seven teachers, while reports suggest the total number of victims could be as high as 46.
- The attack also resulted in the death of teacher Michael Oyedokun, who was reportedly beheaded by the attackers.
- Although President Tinubu condemned the killing on May 19 and directed security agencies to intensify rescue efforts, many Nigerians on X say the government’s public response has been inadequate and are demanding greater transparency and reassurance.
- The incident has reignited nationwide concerns about insecurity in schools and rural communities, with calls for stronger security measures, quicker emergency responses, and the safe rescue of all abducted victims.
Although Tinubu condemned the killing on May 19 and ordered security agencies to intensify rescue efforts using technology-driven strategies, many Nigerians on X argue that the Presidency has not shown enough public concern as emotional videos of grieving relatives continue to circulate online.
Reacting to the development, X user @AyoSpeaks wrote: “Children are still in captivity and the country has moved on like nothing happened. The silence from leadership is disturbing.”
Another user, @NaijaJustice, posted, “every day without updates increases the pain of these families. Nigerians deserve transparency and urgency.”
Similarly, @DeboWrites criticized the government’s communication approach, saying, “a national address would calm nerves at least. People want reassurance that these children are not forgotten.”
However, some supporters of the administration defended the president, insisting that the government inherited deep-rooted security problems.
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An X user identified as @RenewedHopeNG stated: “Tinubu inherited years of insecurity. What matters now is rescuing the victims safely, not scoring political points.”
Another supporter, @PatriotCitizen, argued.that “security operations are sensitive. The government may be avoiding too many public comments to protect ongoing rescue efforts.”
The incident has reignited conversations about insecurity in schools and rural communities across Nigeria, with many Nigerians demanding stronger protection measures and faster emergency responses to attacks targeting students and teachers.
