Media personality Chude Jideonwo has joined the growing number of Nigerians reacting to the recent school attack in Oyo State. Known for his in-depth interviews with prominent figures in and beyond the entertainment industry, Chude took a significant step by visiting the scene of the incident, where he met with locals and visited a classroom in one of the schools where students were abducted.
Classroom Footage Reveals Lingering Trauma
The highlight of his visit was a video capturing Chude sharing his observations. According to the media personality, the schoolchildren's books and bags were still in the classroom three days after the incident. "These are the bags and school books of the students who were kidnapped. They were literally in the middle of class when the bandits came. You have to be here physically to understand the enormity of what Nigeria has allowed to happen to our children, the generational trauma, it is a disgrace and it is a tragedy," he said.
Details of the Attack
Recall that gunmen attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso, all in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State. According to the Oyo police command, two people were killed during the attack. At least 45 schoolchildren, a principal, and teachers were reportedly kidnapped.
Public Reactions
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions as netizens continue to condemn the attack. Habeebah205 commented: "Government of the people by the people and for the people is this how we're going to continue suffering and we be endure." Ladephoneaccessories said: "I can’t hold back my tears at this point because only God knows what those little children are going through in the hands of those bandits." Tiwa_makeover_ commented: "Olorun I could not sleep this is past 3 God please save those peoples olorun jor those kids are traumatized already." Its._mirra said: "Honestly, the president silence about this abduction is so crazy and annoying. A whole man, a school teacher was beheaded on live streaming and the president refused to address the whole thing. Chai! There is God oo."
Toyin Abraham Reacts
Legit.ng previously reported that actress Toyin Abraham reacted to the heartbreaking security situation in Oyo State following reports that dozens of people were abducted by armed bandits in Oriire Local Government Area. The actress shared an emotional message on social media on Tuesday, May 20, 2026. Toyin expressed pain over the growing insecurity in Oyo State and other parts of Nigeria, stating that the tragedy felt personal to her because of her close ties to the state.
