Oyo State School Abduction
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has requested the United Nations and international human rights bodies to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren. The principal of the affected school recounted a harrowing 56-day ordeal for the students. The Nigeria Union of Teachers also expressed concern over a separate abduction of a headmaster in the state.
Makinde calls on UN to probe Oyo schoolchildren abduction
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has requested an independent investigation by the United Nations into the abduction of schoolchildren on May 14. - The governor emphasized the need for truth and justice for the victims, stating the abduction's circumstances were grave and unusual. - While celebrating the rescue of 44 children and teachers, the governor mourned the loss of several teachers and sec…
VIDEO: Nigerians deserve full transparency, Makinde seeks UN probe into Oyo abduction
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has requested the United Nations and international human rights bodies to investigate a recent school abduction. - The governor seeks independent scrutiny to ensure a…
Oyo Abduction: Principal Recounts 56 Days of Ordeal, Beatings, and Night Treks Through Forest
- The principal of a secondary school abducted in Oyo State, Nigeria, recounted a harrowing 56-day ordeal. - Children were beaten for making noise, male teachers were chained, and victims were forced …
NUT raises concern over abduction of Oyo headmaster
- The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) expressed concern over the abduction of a headmaster in Oyo State. - The headmaster, M.K. Owoade, was reportedly taken by gunmen while on his farm. - The NUT urge…
