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The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned the recent abduction of students and teachers in separate attacks on schools in Oyo and Borno states, describing the incidents as a direct assault on the future of the country and its education system. The lawmakers expressed concern over the increasing targeting of schools by terrorists and kidnappers across Nigeria. (punchng.com)
The Senate’s reaction followed the abduction of over 45 pupils and school workers during coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as well as another attack in Borno State involving students and teachers. During plenary, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele raised the matter under urgent national importance, warning that repeated attacks on educational institutions threaten national security and worsen the country’s learning crisis. (punchng.com)
Lawmakers called on security agencies to intensify rescue operations and ensure the safe return of all abducted victims. The Senate also urged the Federal Government to strengthen security around schools through better surveillance, deployment of security personnel, and full implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative designed to protect students and education workers from attacks. (punchng.com)
In Oyo State, armed attackers stormed schools in Ahoro-Esinele community, killing at least two persons and abducting dozens of pupils, teachers, and school officials before fleeing toward forest areas linked to the Old Oyo National Park. Security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Police, Amotekun Corps, Civil Defence operatives, and local hunters, have since launched large-scale rescue operations within the forest reserve. (punchng.com)
The Senate warned that continued attacks on schools could discourage education in already vulnerable communities and deepen fear among parents nationwide. Lawmakers stressed that protecting children and schools must remain a national priority as Nigeria continues battling terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across different regions of the country.
