Oyo State School Abduction Attack

On May 15, 2026, gunmen invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School/L. A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo State, abducting pupils, students, and staff, and killing two people. In response, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Inspector-General of Police, visited the affected communities on May 17, 2026. He condemned the attack as 'cruel and unacceptable,' expressed condolences to the victims' families, and directed the deployment of additional tactical and intelligence assets to strengthen ongoing search-and-rescue operations. Olatunji Rilwan Disu met with Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, Commissioner of Police for Nigeria — Oyo State Command, and other security stakeholders to receive briefings. He was accompanied by Adekimi Ojo, Commissioner of Police for Nigeria — Kwara State Command, and Abayomi Shogunle of the Schools Protection Squad. The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified efforts to secure the release of abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators. Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Nigeria — Oyo State, also condemned the incident and assured residents of his government's commitment to combating crimes.