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Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been successfully rescued, with the state government promising to oversee their welfare and ensure uninterrupted education. The rescued principal recounted the ordeal, including beatings and forced night treks through the forest.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde met with the recently rescued pupils and teachers who were abducted in Oriire, promising to honor those who died during the rescue operation. The rescued victims are to remain under medical observation for 48 hours.
Teachers in Oyo State have suspended their strike, which was triggered by the abduction of pupils, and have been directed to resume work. The decision to suspend the strike came after an appeal from the government.
The Nigerian government has cleared five-month allowance arrears for lecturers and is deploying surveillance aircraft to combat insecurity, while a court voided a N110bn vote for National Assembly vehicles and allowances. Equity investors also experienced significant losses as the market uptrend reversed.
Teachers in Nigeria are protesting in Oyo state, demanding the safe return of their abducted colleagues and students. The protests follow an order from the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to highlight the issue of abductions.
An abducted school principal from Oyo State, Nigeria, appeared in a video pleading with President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to negotiate with their kidnappers for the release of himself, other teachers, and students. This comes amidst protests and calls for their rescue from various groups.
A senior military officer recounted the rescue operation of kidnapped teachers and pupils in Oyo State, confirming that security agencies refused to negotiate with the abductors despite sustained pressure.
The Nigerian Federal Government has commended the suspension of the teachers' strike in Oyo State, attributing the resolution to successful dialogue. This development is expected to allow students to return to their studies.
President Tinubu has assured Oyo residents of the safe return of abducted teachers and pupils, detailing federal efforts to tackle insecurity and secure their release.
Sunday Igboho has vowed to expose politicians funding bandits responsible for the abduction of Oyo students if the activities do not cease, while South-West private schools are threatening protests if the abducted teachers and pupils are not released by June 10.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has ordered teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services indefinitely from June 1 in protest against the abduction of colleagues and students in the Oriire Local Government Area.
Teachers in Oyo State are protesting after gunmen abducted students and staff from several schools, resulting in the death of an assistant headmaster. They are demanding immediate action from authorities.
More than 40 schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, Nigeria, were successfully rescued by the Nigerian army after being held captive by Islamic militants since May. The rescue operation has been widely praised by various Nigerian officials and community leaders, with the victims now undergoing observation.
The Nigerian Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the successful resolution of the Oyo teachers' strike, commending stakeholders for prioritizing the future of Nigerian children.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police announced that ICT tools are being deployed to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, during an official tour of the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters.
Teachers across Nigeria, including in Lagos, Abuja, and other states, are protesting nationwide to demand the immediate release of abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo and other areas. They are also calling for improved security in schools to prevent further abductions and killings.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called for the immediate and safe rescue of students and teachers recently abducted in Oyo State. The union emphasized the urgency of the situation and the need for government intervention.