By The Ahoro-Esinele community in Ori Ire Local Government Area of Oyo State was thrown into chaos in the early hours of Friday, May 15, after suspected gunmen reportedly attacked two schools in the community, abducted several pupils, and killed a teacher in the process.
According to reports, the affected schools are LA School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGUBEA.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Adeniran, expressed sadness over the attack, describing it as “a dark and painful moment” for the education sector in the state.
“The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, expresses profound sorrow and deep concern over the unfortunate attack on LA School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGUBEA, which resulted in the killing of a teacher and the kidnapping of some pupils.
“This is a dark and painful moment for our education family in Oyo State, and our hearts are with the affected parents, teachers, and the entire community.
“As we speak, the accurate number of pupils kidnapped is yet to be ascertained, as security agencies continue to comb the affected areas and establish full details of the incident,” the statement read.
The statement further noted that a tactical response team, under the direct coordination of the Commissioner of Police, has been deployed to the area, while all necessary operational measures are ongoing to restore order.
According to the Board, schools in neighbouring communities, including Surulere, Oyo East, Orire, and Olorunsogo, have been directed to immediately vacate their premises “until further notice.”
“This temporary measure is to prevent any secondary incidents and to allow security agencies to thoroughly stabilise the area,” the statement added.
Also confirming the attack, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, stated that the Commissioner of Police was already on his way to the scene.
“There was an attack, and the Commissioner of Police is on his way to the scene,” he said.
AfrikTimes will continue to monitor the situation and provide timely updates as more details emerge.
