Teachers protest, demand rescue of abducted colleagues, pupils in Oyo

Teachers protest, demand rescue of abducted colleagues, pupils in Oyo

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Teachers and civil society groups in Oyo State have called on the government to intensify efforts to secure the release of teachers and pupils abducted in Ogbomoso, warning that the safety of educators and schoolchildren can no longer be taken for granted. The call was made during a peaceful protest organised by the Oyo State Teachers Action Group with the support of the Nigeria Teachers Congress, NTC. Addressing the pro…

Rights Activists Protest in Ibadan, demand Rescue of Abducted Ogbomoso Schoolchildren, Teachers

Teachers and members of the civil society organisations (CSOs) on Friday protested in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, calling on the government to take urgent steps to rescue teachers and schoolchildren abducted in Oriire LGA.  The victims were kidnapped on May 15 after gunmen attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso, all located in Oriire LGA. At least 45 schoolchild…