Oyo school abduction: Enough of sermons, condolences —

The “Enough of sermons, condolences” comment refers to the public backlash in Nigeria after the abduction of more than 80 pupils from the Federal Government College in Oyo State on 13 April 2024. Victims’ families and activists criticized politicians and religious leaders for offering only prayers and sympathy without taking concrete action to secure the children’s release, demanding immediate rescue efforts, transparent negotiations with the kidnappers, and accountability for security failures. The phrase has become a rallying cry urging authorities to move beyond rhetoric and act decisively to end the crisis. Views Nigeria