BREAKING: Nigerian Union Of Teachers, Take-It-Back Activists Lead Massive Protest Over Abduction Of Schoolchildren In Oyo

The protesters, who converged in different parts of Lagos and Ogun states, condemned the worsening insecurity across Nigeria and accused the government of failing to protect schools, teachers and pupils from incessant attacks by terrorists and armed bandits.

Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Lagos and Ogun states on Tuesday joined the Take-It-Back Movement to stage a protest over the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and the principal of a school in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The protesters, who converged in different parts of Lagos and Ogun states, condemned the worsening insecurity across Nigeria and accused the government of failing to protect schools, teachers and pupils from incessant attacks by terrorists and armed bandits.

Carrying banners and placards with several inscriptions, the demonstrators demanded the immediate rescue of the kidnapped victims and stronger security measures to safeguard schools across the country.

Some of the placards displayed during the protest read: “Teachers teach, Government must protect,” “Bandits must not dictate the future of education,” “Protect Teachers, Protect the Future,” and “No Teacher Should Die in Service to Humanity.”