The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has ordered the closure of schools in Oriire LGA following a kidnap incident recorded in parts of the council on Friday.
TheCable earlier reported that gunmen abducted the principal
and several students of a secondary school in Ahoro-Esinle, a community in the
LGA.
Reports indicate that the attack occurred between 8am and
9am on Friday at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle.
According to NAN, OYOSUBEB directed all primary schools in
neighbouring communities, including Surulere, Oyo East, Oriire and Olorunsogo
LGAs, to vacate their premises until further notice.
Nureni Adeniran, executive chairman of OYOSUBEB, in a
statement, said the attack occurred at LA School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Community
Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinle.
He said a teacher was killed and the exact number of
abducted pupils had yet to be ascertained as security agencies were still
combing the affected areas.
“This is a dark and painful moment for our education family
in Oyo State, and our hearts are with the affected parents, teachers and the
entire community,” he said.
“We understand the fear and anxiety this situation has
caused, and we want to assure our parents and stakeholders that the safety of
our children remains our utmost priority.”
The OYOSUBEB chairman said security operatives, under the
coordination of the commissioner of police, had deployed a tactical response
team to the area.
According to him, intelligence and operational measures are
ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted pupils and restore peace to
the community.
He said the temporary closure was aimed at preventing
further attacks and allowing security agencies to stabilise the situation in
the area.
The chairman appealed to parents, guardians and community
leaders to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
“We mourn with the family of the teacher whose life was
tragically cut short. His service, dedication and sacrifice will never be
forgotten,” he said.
Adeniran also urged residents to avoid spreading unverified
information capable of causing panic among the public.
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