Protesters Block Roads in Ibadan Over Insecurity Crisis

On a protest day in Ibadan, Oyo State, demonstrators blocked roads to voice their concerns over increasing insecurity and to demand the immediate release of 39 schoolchildren and a teacher who were abducted in the Mai Orir Local Government Area. The protest commenced around 10 AM, drawing a significant crowd carrying placards and chanting slogans urging the government to end kidnappings across Nigeria.

Juwon Sanyaolu, a national coordinator of the movement, emphasized that the protests would persist until the abducted victims were freed. He criticized political leaders for focusing on the upcoming 2027 general elections while insecurity continues to threaten the lives of Nigerians.

Sanyaolu stated that the campaign would not be limited to Oyo State, as it seeks to demand the release of kidnapping victims nationwide, highlighting the urgency of the situation and the need for government action.