Attacks Target Oyo Schools

In recent months, several schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been targeted by armed attacks. The incidents have involved gunmen breaking into classrooms, setting fire to buildings, and kidnapping students and staff. Most attacks have been linked to bandit groups and criminal gangs operating in the region, often motivated by ransom demands, extortion, or retaliation against perceived government neglect. The violence has prompted school closures, heightened security measures, and calls from parents, educators, and officials for stronger protection and rapid response to safeguard children’s education. Views Nigeria