Gunmen storm Oyo school, abduct principal and students

In June 2024, armed gunmen attacked the Federal Government College in Oyo State, Nigeria, breaking into the campus, kidnapping the school’s principal and several students, and setting parts of the school on fire. The incident prompted a police and military response, with authorities urging families to remain calm while search and rescue operations continued. The attack highlighted ongoing security concerns in Nigeria’s northern and western regions, where schools have been frequent targets of armed groups. Views Nigeria