Oyo school abduction: Enough of sermons, condolences —

The Oyo school abduction refers to the kidnapping of more than 30 students from the Federal Government College in Oyo State, Nigeria, on 13 April 2024. Armed gunmen stormed the campus, seized the pupils and some staff, and fled with them to an unknown location. The incident sparked nationwide outrage, prompting protests, a massive security response, and calls for the government to rescue the children. In the aftermath, many public figures and officials issued statements of sympathy and religious “sermons,” which some Nigerians criticized as empty rhetoric. The phrase “Enough of sermons, condolences” captures the public’s frustration, demanding concrete action—such as... Views Nigeria