June 7, 2026
By Adeola Badru
Fresh hope has emerged over the fate of teachers and pupils abducted from two schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the successful rescue of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons by security operatives.
The victims, comprising teachers and pupils of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, were abducted by armed men on May 15, 2026, in an incident that sparked widespread concern across the state and renewed fears over insecurity in rural communities.
More than three weeks after the abduction, security agencies have continued intensive operations aimed at securing the safe release of the victims, with government sources expressing optimism that a breakthrough may be imminent.
