Oyo Police Launch Manhunt After School Abductions

The Oyo State Police have commenced a manhunt for bandits following the abduction of students and staff members from schools in Oriir LGA. The incident occurred early on a Friday, as armed hoodlums attacked the Baptist Nursery Primary School and the Community Grammar School in Yawota Community.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the assailants abducted several individuals, including Mr. Alamu Folaw, the vice principal of one of the schools.

Tragically, Mr. Adesiyan was identified as having been killed during the attack, and an Okada rider, Esiel Olayinka, was shot dead while resisting the seizure of a motorcycle.

The attackers also set ablaze a Toyota Corolla belonging to the vice principal. The police have deployed a tactical team to the area to coordinate rescue operations and have urged residents to remain calm and support ongoing investigations.