Gunmen storm Oyo school, abduct principal and students

In early March 2024, heavily armed gunmen attacked the Federal Government College in Oyo State, Nigeria. They broke into the school, abducted the principal, several teachers and dozens of students, and fled with the hostages. Security forces launched a rescue operation, and the incident sparked nationwide condemnation and renewed calls for stronger protection of schools against insurgent and criminal kidnappings. Views Nigeria