Gunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools
Armed men abducted 39 students and seven teachers in a coordinated attack on schools in Nigeria's Oyo State. The victims, mostly children aged between two and 16, were taken from a secondary school and two primary schools. The Nigerian government has condemned the attack and is working on a rescue operation, although challenges have arisen due to improvised explosive devices planted by the attackers.
- ▪The attack occurred in the Ahoro Esinele community in Oriire district.
- ▪A total of 46 individuals were reported abducted, primarily children.
- ▪One teacher was killed during the incident, and six suspects have been arrested.
- ▪The Nigerian government is collaborating with local authorities to rescue the victims.
- ▪Mass kidnappings have become a significant security issue in Nigeria, particularly targeting schools.
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NewsGunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schoolsThe attacks targeted a secondary school and two primary schools, as gunmen kidnapped children aged between two and 16.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo[Al Jazeera]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026Armed men abducted 39 students and seven teachers in an attack targeting several schools in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo State last week, officials and a Christian association have said.The attack took place on Friday in Ahoro Esinele community in Oriire district, targeting a secondary school and two primary schools, officials said on Monday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1…
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