Oyo Shuts Schools in four LGAs as Gunmen Kill teacher, Abduct principal, students

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The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has ordered the closure of schools in Oriire, Surulere, Oyo East, and Olorunsogo Local Government Areas following a kidnap incident in Ahoro-Esinle community on Friday.

Gunmen abducted the principal and several students of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and a teacher was killed during the attack. OYOSUBEB chairman Nureni Adeniran said security operatives have deployed a tactical response team to rescue the victims and stabilise the situation.

Key Points:

A teacher was killed in addition to the abduction of the principal and students.
The exact number of abducted pupils has not yet been ascertained.
Schools in four LGAs are shut indefinitely to prevent further attacks.

Security agencies are still combing the affected areas for victims.
The closure aims to allow security operatives to stabilise the area.

Sources: The Cable, Channels