In May 2026, bandits stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, beheading a teacher named Michael Oyedokun in front of his students before abducting children into the forest. The bandits then invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Community Grammar School, and L. A. Primary School in a coordinated attack.

Over 600 pupils and teachers have been abducted in Nigerian schools since March 2024, exposing the failure of the N145bn Safe Schools Initiative. Learn mor

Teachers and principals in Nigeria demand urgent government action on school safety amidst rising abductions and insecurity, urging protection for students

In May 2026, bandits stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, beheading a teacher named Michael Oyedokun in front of his students before abducting…