Oyo Abduction: Osun Teachers Protest, Demand Safe Return
Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Osun State chapter on Tuesday, staged a solidarity protest in Osogbo, demanding the safe return of colleagues and students abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that gunmen attacked communities in Oriire LGA recently, abducting teachers and students
The Chairman of NUT in the state, Babalola Babatunde, who led the protest, said the union was “out today in solidarity with our colleagues and students who were abducted in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State.”
Babatunde sympathised with families of those killed by bandits while in captivity.
“We sympathised with the families of those who were killed among the abducted victims,” he said.
He called on both state and federal governments to prioritise the rescue of victims still in captivity.
“We are calling on the governments to ensure the safe return of those who are still in captivity,” he added.
The NUT chairman also appealed to the federal government to address rising insecurity in schools. He warned that without adequate security, learning would remain disrupted.
“We are also appealing to the federal government to look into the security issues and find a lasting solution to the problem. Without adequate security in our schools, the learning environment would not be conducive,” Babatunde said.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
