The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has called for increased security presence around schools and vulnerable rural communities following the recent abduction of teachers, and students in Ahoro-Esinle Community and neighbouring areas of Ogbomoso ib Oyo State.
The association made the call during a special prayer and intercession programme organised by private school proprietors across the five local government areas in the Ogbomoso axis on Tuesday.
Speaking on behalf of the association in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the District Secretary, Olawale Ojewumi; the Public Relations Officer, Tope Olaniyan; and the District Chairperson, Bosede Ajala, said the disturbing wave of attacks on schools has created fear among parents, teachers and school owners.
The PUNCH reports that the victims were abducted during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School; and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on Friday around 9:30 a.m.
However, the association on Tuesday said, “NAPPS wants to use this period to urge the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and security agencies to urgently strengthen security architecture around educational institutions, especially those located in rural and vulnerable communities.
