From Chibok to Dapchi and now Oriire: Is this season 3 of pre‑election abductions?, By Yushau A. Shuaib
Nigeria has recently experienced a series of coordinated school abductions, marking a troubling trend in the country. On May 15, armed terrorists abducted over 80 students and teachers across multiple locations, including Oyo State and Borno State. This escalation in violence has prompted protests and calls for urgent action to address the security crisis affecting educational institutions.
- ▪On May 15, armed terrorists abducted 46 students and teachers in Oyo State, killing one teacher.
- ▪Simultaneously, 42 schoolchildren were abducted from a school in Borno State, bringing the total to over 80 victims.
- ▪The incidents have sparked protests and renewed scrutiny of Nigeria's security measures regarding educational institutions.
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Add us on Google On Friday, 15 May, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the Southwest and the North-East. It was a dark day that reopened old wounds and stirred new fears, as non‑state actors executed highly organised operations with alarming precision. In Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, armed terrorists stormed multiple schools, abducting 46 students and teachers and killing one teacher in the process. Even more horrifying were reports that one of the victims was brutally executed to send a chilling message to authorities and the community. Predictably, the incident triggered protests and revived a social media movement reminiscent of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
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