Kidnapping: Oyo govt orders reopening of schools in Oriire, others

Agency Report — Sat, 16 May 2026 06:43:03 +0000

The Oyo State government has directed the reopening of schools in Oriire and other crisis-hit local government areas following the deployment of additional security personnel to the affected communities.

The government had earlier on Friday ordered the closure following attacks on schools in Ahoro-Esinele community in Orire local government area where a teacher was killed and a number of students kidnapped.

The affected local government areas include Oriire, Oyo East, Surulere and Olorunsogo.

The chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, in another statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, said that the decision followed a comprehensive security review conducted after recent attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinele community.

He said that the state government, in collaboration with security agencies, had strengthened surveillance and safety measures across the affected areas to ensure the protection of pupils, teachers and other school personnel.

According to him, the deployment of additional security operatives under the directives of the Commissioner of Police, has improved security architecture within the axis.

“The safety of pupils and teachers remains a top priority of the state government.

“Learning activities can now resume without fear as the government continues to monitor the situation closely in partnership with local authorities and community stakeholders,” he said.

Adeniran appealed to parents and guardians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information, assuring them of sustained security presence in the communities.

He added that the government would continue to provide timely updates on developments relating to security in the affected areas.

Source: NAN

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