The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State Wing, has expressed deep concern over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted during the recent attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
In a follow-up statement signed by the Chairman of the union, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and the Secretary, Salami Olukayode, the union described as heartbreaking and unacceptable the latest video allegedly released by the abductors showing the victims in distress while pleading for freedom.
The union called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward the immediate and safe rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers, stressing that every moment spent in captivity increases trauma for the victims, their families and the education community.
The NUT also urged community leaders and residents to support security agencies with useful information that could aid rescue operations, while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring schools remain safe environments for learning and teaching across Oyo State.
Excerpt from the press release below:
*PRESS STATEMENT*
*NUT Calls for Urgent Actions on the Safe Release of Abducted Pupils and Teachers*
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Saturday issued a follow-up statement to express deepening concern over the continued captivity of the pupils and teachers abducted during the tragic attack on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities precisely in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Days after our initial public outcry, the situation has grown even more distressing following the emergence of another disturbing video released by the abductors, showing our colleagues in traumatic conditions soliciting for their unconditional release from the den of their abductors.
The Union views this development as both heartbreaking, barbaric and unacceptable. No child or teacher deserves to endure such terror.
Their prolonged stay in captivity is inflicting psychological pain on their families, the school community, and the entire teaching profession.
We hereby call for expedited and more decisive actions from the government and all relevant security agencies.
This is not a moment for hesitation. It is a moment for coordinated, intelligence-driven effort to ensure the immediate and safe release of all abducted pupils and teachers.
The NUT acknowledges the ongoing interventions by the government and security operatives, but we emphasize that time is of the essence.
Every additional minute these innocent victims spend in the hands of their abductors deepens the trauma and raises concerns about their welfare and emotion which has been totally impaired.
We urge the authorities to intensify surveillance, strengthen community intelligence, and deploy all necessary operational resources not leaving out serious diplomatic approaches to rescue them without any further delay.
We also call on local leaders, community stakeholders, and citizens to support security agencies with any credible information that can aid the rescue efforts. The safety of our children and teachers must remain a collective priority.
The Union stands firmly with the families of the abductees, offering our solidarity and prayers during this agonizing period.
We remain committed to ensuring that our schools become safe havens, never battlegrounds.
We demand swift and responsive actions, renewed commitment, and unwavering resolve from all authorities involved.
Signed:
*Com. Hassan Ajibola Fatai,*
_Chairman,_
*Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing*
*Com. Salami Olukayode,*
_Secretary,_
*Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing.*
May 30, 2026.
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