Armed men have abducted the principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, along with an unspecified number of students following a brazen attack on the school. The incident occurred on the morning of Friday, May 15, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., according to local residents.
Attack Details
Witnesses reported that the attackers stormed the school premises, forced several victims away, and escaped through a nearby forest route. The abducted principal has been identified as Rachael Alamu. Community sources disclosed that a teacher sustained gunshot injuries during the assault, though the teacher's condition remains unclear.
The gunmen reportedly fled with the principal's vehicle after carrying out the operation. Residents said the assailants escaped into a forest reserve bordering the area before security operatives could arrive. The incident caused widespread panic within the community, with many residents blaming the delayed response on the long distance between the town and the nearest police station.
Police Response
The spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed that security agencies were aware of the attack. He stated that authorities are still working to determine the exact number of students abducted during the incident. Ayanlade added that the Commissioner of Police and a team of officers have already departed for the community to assess the situation and coordinate further response efforts.
The attack has heightened tensions in the area, as residents call for enhanced security measures to prevent future occurrences. This incident adds to a growing list of school abductions in Nigeria, raising concerns about the safety of educational institutions.
