OYO SCHOOL KIDNAPING: FAMILIES STILL WAITING AS GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES RESCUE EFFORTS.
Oyo School Kidnapping: Families Still Waiting as Government Intensifies Rescue Efforts Introduction Nigeria's worsening security crisis has once again shaken the nation following the abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The incident, which occurred on 15 May 2026 in Oriire Local Government Area, has left families devastated, raised serious concerns about the safety of schools, and intensified calls for stronger security measures across the country. Several weeks after the attack, many of the victims remain in captivity despite ongoing rescue efforts by security agencies. The tragedy has become a painful reminder that kidnapping is no longer confined to Nigeria's northern states but is increasingly spreading into the South-West. How the Attack Happened Armed men, reportedly dressed in military-style camouflage, launched coordinated attacks on three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area. The attack...
