Protesters Shun Rainfall, Storm Oyo Govt House Over Abduction Of Pupils, Teachers

Members of the Take-It-Back Movement, on Monday, stormed the Oyo State Government House, Ibadan, to protest worsening insecurity and the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

The protesters defied heavy rainfall as they marched through parts of the state capital, demanding urgent action from the state government and security agencies.

Naija News understands that they had earlier converged on Mokola Roundabout before proceeding to the Government House, where they called for improved security across schools, roads and communities in the state.

Despite the downpour, the demonstrators said they would not abandon the protest because the lives of abducted pupils, teachers and other residents were at stake.

They chanted solidarity songs and carried placards with inscriptions calling on the government to act quickly against kidnapping and violent attacks in the state.

Some of the placards read, “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 described the march as a civic duty, saying silence in the face of rising insecurity would amount to abandoning affected families.

The protesters said the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area had created fear among parents, school authorities and residents of rural communities.

They urged the state government to strengthen security around schools and vulnerable communities, particularly in areas that have recently come under attack.

They also called for safer roads and better protection for farmers, traders, students and other residents whose daily activities have been affected by fear of attacks.

The protest came amid growing public anger over the recent invasion of schools in communities within Oriire Local Government Area by armed men.

The attackers reportedly abducted pupils and teachers, leaving families of the victims anxious and uncertain about their safety.

The incident has continued to raise concern among residents and civil society groups, who are demanding a stronger response from the authorities.

The protesters maintained that the government must treat the matter as an emergency and ensure that the abducted victims are rescued safely.