NUT demands swift rescue of abducted Oyo headmaster

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State has voiced strong concern over the abduction of a primary school headmaster, urging authorities for his immediate and safe rescue. The union highlighted the incident as a stark reminder of the escalating security challenges faced by teachers and education workers nationwide.

M.K. Owoade, the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Ogodu, Igbojaye, within the Itesiwaju Local Government Area, was reportedly kidnapped on his farmland around 5 pm on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The Itesiwaju Local Government branch of the NUT brought the incident to the attention of the state leadership through an urgent notice to its members.

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The development is disturbing and another reminder of the growing security challenges facing teachers and education workers across the country.

The NUT leadership has formally called upon the government, security agencies, and relevant authorities to significantly increase their efforts to secure the headmaster's release. They also stressed the importance of ensuring the overall safety of teachers and all citizens within their communities and workplaces. The union expressed solidarity with Owoade's family, colleagues, and pupils, praying for his safe return.

In its statement, the Oyo NUT urged its members to remain vigilant and prayed for the protection of citizens from insecurity. The union also expressed hope for the abducted headmaster's quick and safe return, underscoring the need for a secure environment for educators and the public.

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We call on the government, security agencies, and relevant authorities to intensify efforts at securing the immediate rescue of the abducted headmaster and ensuring the safety of teachers and all citizens within the communities and their workplaces.