Oyo School Abductions: It’s Time for Concrete Action

The Oyo school abductions refer to a series of kidnappings of students from several secondary schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, that began in early 2024. Armed groups stormed campuses, seized dozens of pupils, and demanded ransom and the release of detained militants. The attacks sparked national outrage, highlighting the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s “school crisis” and prompting criticism of the government’s slow response. Victims’ families, educators, and civil‑society groups are now demanding concrete action: immediate rescue operations, increased security for schools, a coordinated federal‑state task force, and long‑term strategies to dismantle kidnapping networks and protect children’s right to education. Views Nigeria