NUT Orders Indefinite Strike in Oyo Over Abducted Teachers, Pupils

 By Kehinde Awosina 





The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite withdrawal of services from Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.


The directive, issued by the national leadership of the union, was contained in a circular signed by the Union Secretary, Comrade Salami B. Olukayode, and circulated to members across the state. The action, according to the union, is a show of solidarity with victims still held by kidnappers and a protest against what it described as the worsening insecurity in school communities.


The decision follows widespread outrage within the education sector over the abduction of teachers and pupils from a primary school in Oriire, an incident that has continued to generate concern among stakeholders and residents across Oyo State.


In the memo, the union expressed deep frustration over the prolonged captivity of the victims, stressing that repeated appeals to security agencies and government authorities had yet to produce the safe return of the abducted teachers and learners.





The NUT also noted that the situation has created fear and instability in schools, making it increasingly difficult for teachers to operate under safe conditions. It reaffirmed its solidarity with the affected families and demanded urgent and decisive action to secure the release of the victims.


The strike directive comes amid mounting pressure on authorities to intensify rescue operations, as civil society groups and education stakeholders continue to call for stronger protection of schools and communities in the state.


Reports from earlier protests by teachers across Oyo indicate growing anger within the education sector, with demonstrators chanting solidarity messages such as “Bring back our children” and calling for improved security in learning environments.


The Oriire abduction has been widely condemned, with stakeholders warning that continued attacks on schools could further disrupt academic activities and deepen fears among parents and educators.


The NUT maintained that the strike will continue indefinitely until the abducted teachers and pupils are safely released.

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