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Protesters defy rainfall, storm Oyo govt house over abduction

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  • Protesters in Oyo State, Nigeria, marched to the Government House despite heavy rain to demand action on worsening insecurity and recent abductions.
  • The demonstrators, organized by the Take-It-Back Movement, carried placards with slogans like "End kidnapping in Oyo State now" and highlighted the plight of families affected by abductions in Oriire Local Government Area.
  • The protest reflects growing public anger over insecurity, particularly the kidnapping of pupils and teachers from schools in the region.

Despite a downpour, protesters under the Take-It-Back Movement banner stormed the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan on Monday. They demanded urgent action to address escalating insecurity and the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area.

Security for all, not for a few

— ProtestersDisplayed on placards during the protest.

The demonstrators, who gathered at Mokola Roundabout before marching through the state capital, chanted solidarity songs and carried placards. Their messages included "Security for all, not for a few," "End kidnapping in Oyo State now," "Safer roads and communities now," and "Protect farmers, traders and students." The protesters vowed not to be deterred by the rain, viewing their action as a civic duty to highlight the suffering of affected families.

End kidnapping in Oyo State now

— ProtestersDisplayed on placards during the protest.

The protest underscores widespread public frustration over the deteriorating security situation. This is particularly acute following the recent invasion of schools in Oriire Local Government Area by armed individuals who abducted students and teachers, intensifying concerns for the safety of residents.

Safer roads and communities now

— ProtestersDisplayed on placards during the protest.
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