Taraba teachers and students protesting Oyo students abduction
Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Taraba State chapter, on Tuesday, joined students from various schools in Jalingo to stage a peaceful protest, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure the safe and immediate return of pupils and teachers recently abducted in Oriire Community, Oyo State.
The protesters marched from Barde Way through major streets of Jalingo to the TY Danjuma House, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Stop Kidnapping,” “Protect Our Schools,” “Education Under Attack,” and “Teachers Build the Nation.”
Speaking on behalf of Governor Agbu Kefas, the Commissioner for Vocational and Secondary Education, Dr Augustina Godwin, condemned the incident, describing it as a tragic attack on education and the future of Nigerian children.
“This unfortunate incident is condemnable and unacceptable. The lives of these innocent children and their teachers are precious and must not be subjected to the activities of criminals. We call on security agencies to intensify efforts and ensure their safe rescue,” she said.
