The kidnapped principal of a school in Oyo State, Mrs. Alamu, has issued a heartfelt plea through a newly released video, calling on the government, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently. In the footage, she describes the captives’ dire conditions, noting that teachers and students have endured extreme weather—both cold and heat—for weeks while in the hands of their abductors.
Mrs. Alamu also revealed that the kidnappers have grown increasingly restless and have threatened to kill one of the hostages following a previous rescue attempt that failed. She implored authorities and the public to help secure their release before matters escalate further.
“Please, help us. I am calling on the NUT to negotiate with them. Do not use force. All they need to do is talk and set us free. We are in the cold and under the sun. We are begging you,” she said in the video.
Background: On May 15, 2026, armed men abducted several pupils and teachers from the communities of Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State. A similar abduction occurred around the same time in Askira-Uba Local Government Area, Borno State, resulting in over 40 students being taken. Tragically, one of the captives, teacher Michael Oyedokun, was reportedly killed by the kidnappers.