Oyo School Attack Makinde Confirms Abduction Of Teachers, One Killed As Security Operations Intensify

Oyo school attack Makinde confirms abduction of teachers, one killed as security operations intensify The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted and one person killed following an armed attack on schools in the state. The incident reportedly occurred in Oriire Local Government Area, where armed assailants stormed school premises, triggering panic among staff and students and disrupting academic activities in the area. Makinde said authorities are currently investigating the full extent of the attack, including verifying the number of pupils and staff affected. He added that security agencies have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted victims and track down those responsible. Preliminary reports indicate that the attackers targeted multiple school locations in coordinated assaults, leading to casualties and abductions before fleeing the scene. Security operatives have since launched search-and-rescue operations in surrounding communities and forested areas believed to be used as escape routes by the gunmen. The state government said it is working with federal security agencies to strengthen protection for schools and prevent further attacks, particularly in vulnerable rural areas. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about school safety in parts of Nigeria, where armed groups have increasingly targeted educational institutions.