By Our Correspondent
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a nationwide protest following the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the incident as a painful attack on education and humanity.
The student body said the planned protest is aimed at demanding urgent intervention from security agencies and the immediate rescue of all victims who have remained in captivity for nearly two weeks.
NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, revealed that the solidarity march and advocacy rally will take place in Ibadan on Monday, June 1, 2026, with students, activists, and concerned Nigerians expected to participate.
According to the association, Nigerian students can no longer remain silent while innocent pupils and teachers continue to suffer in the hands of kidnappers.
As part of the protest activities, NANS members are expected to visit some of the affected schools, including Community High School/Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.
The association also plans to visit security agencies in the state, including the Oyo State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS), before embarking on a peaceful walk against insecurity.
Reports indicate that the gunmen invaded the schools and abducted 39 students alongside seven teachers during the attack. A teacher identified as Michael Oyedokun was reportedly killed, while a two-year-old child was also taken away by the kidnappers.
NANS has called on all student leaders, civil society groups, and Nigerians to join the protest and demand swift action, warning that continued attacks on schools pose a serious threat to the future of education in the country.
