According to a report by Punch on Sunday, May 17, 2026, fear and uncertainty continued to spread across communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after a woman identified as Mrs. Alamu, who introduced herself as the principal of Community High School, Esinele, appealed publicly for help following the reported abduction of teachers and students by armed men.…....
The appeal emerged through a video that circulated widely on social media on Sunday, drawing attention to the security situation in the area and the condition of those allegedly held captive.
According to the woman in the video, the incident occurred on Friday morning at about 9:30 a.m. when armed men invaded the school environment.
She explained that several staff members and students were taken away during the attack.
The principal stated that the incident happened suddenly, leaving both teachers and pupils in panic as the gunmen stormed the school premises.
Her appearance in the video reflected the growing anxiety among affected families and residents following the attack.
Mrs. Alamu said the victims had remained in captivity since the day of the abduction and appealed to authorities and concerned Nigerians to intervene quickly.
She specifically called on the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and the Christian Association of Nigeria to assist in securing their release.
According to her, urgent intervention was necessary to prevent further danger to the lives of those abducted.
She appealed for peaceful efforts that could lead to the safe return of the victims without violence or loss of life.
The video surfaced amid reports of coordinated attacks on schools in parts of Oriire Local Government Area.
Residents had earlier reported that armed men invaded schools within the area, abducting pupils and teachers while firing gunshots to create panic.
Community members described the attackers as heavily armed and dressed in military-style camouflage, which initially caused confusion among residents who thought they were security personnel.
Witnesses also reported that the attackers moved through communities on motorcycles before carrying out the operation.
Many parents and residents have continued to express fear over the safety of children and teachers within the affected communities.
