“The National Leadership (of NUT) has directed all Primary and Secondary School teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from Monday, 1st June, 2026, until the abducted teachers and students are safely released,” the statement read.
The fallout from the shocking abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State is getting bigger — and classrooms are already feeling the impact.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has begun a strike following the kidnapping incident that rocked communities in Oriire Local Government Area. The move comes as anger and frustration continue to grow over the safety of teachers and students in the region. According to Punch, the union ordered members to withdraw their services while efforts to secure the release of the victims continue.
In response, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 forest guards for Oyo State and ordered a specialised rescue operation to intensify efforts to free the abducted pupils and teachers. The forest guards will work alongside the Oyo State Government to improve security across vulnerable communities and forest areas often used by kidnappers as hideouts.
A high-powered Federal Government delegation led by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, alongside top security officials including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Defence Chief Christopher Musa, visited the affected communities to reassure residents that the government is taking action.
The crisis has sparked emotional appeals from families of the victims, while community leaders continue to push for stronger security measures, including a military base in the area. For now, fear remains high, schools are disrupted, and many families are desperately waiting for good news.
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