The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria has condemned the recent abduction of students in parts of Oyo and Borno States, describing the incidents as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and a direct threat to the country’s education system.
The affected incidents reportedly occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Ahoro Esinele in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Mussa village in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, where yet-to-be-confirmed numbers of students were taken away by armed assailants.
In a statement issued on Saturday, and signed by National President/Amir, Engr. Tajudeen Mustapha Olumide and National Publicity Secretary, MSSN, Moshood Abiola Olatunbi, the society described the attacks as “deeply disturbing and totally unacceptable,” lamenting what it called the steady erosion of safety in schools across the country.
MSSN said the repeated targeting of students underscores a dangerous reality in which learning environments are no longer safe, warning that education must never become synonymous with fear, trauma, or captivity.
The organisation also expressed grief over the reported death of a secondary school teacher, Mr. Joel Adesiyan, who lost his life during the attack in Ahoro Esinele, describing the incident as a painful loss to his family, students, colleagues, and the wider school community.
Calling for swift intervention, the group urged the Federal Government, security agencies, and the governments of Oyo and Borno States to immediately intensify rescue operations and ensure the unconditional release of all abducted students.
It further appealed for the deployment of “all necessary security resources” to forestall further attacks on educational institutions, stressing that continued insecurity poses a direct threat to national development.
The MSSN also cautioned political leaders against what it described as growing preoccupation with early political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections, urging them to prioritise the protection of lives and property.
According to the society, failure to decisively address insecurity is steadily eroding public trust in government and endangering the future of education in Nigeria.
The group reaffirmed its solidarity with the affected families and communities, praying for the safe return of all abducted victims.
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