The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed teachers both in public primary and secondary schools in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite withdrawal of services over the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted during an attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
Penpushing reports that directive followed an order from the national leadership of the union, which expressed concern over the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and students by the kidnappers.
The Secretary of the Oyo State chapter of the union, Salami Olukayode, in a circular explained that the action takes effect from Monday and will continue until further notice, lamenting that the continued captivity of the victims, with no clear indication of their imminent rescue, had created fear among teachers, discouraged parents from sending their children to school, and heightened tension in affected communities.
Penpushing further reports that the body of teachers stressed that the industrial action is intended to draw attention to the plight of the abductees and compel authorities to intensify efforts toward their safe release.
The union urged teachers to remain law-abiding and stay at home while negotiations and engagements with the government continue, emphasizing members across the country stand in solidarity with the victims and their families
“The union and entire teachers in the country stand in solidarity with the victims and their families as more lawful engagements with the government for the safe return of the abductees continue,” the statement added.
Penpushing also reports that it would be recalled that two weeks ago, gunmen stormed the Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esiele, abducting teachers and pupils.
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier confirmed that one of the abducted teachers, an assistant headmaster identified as Adesiyan, was killed by the kidnappers after a video emerged showing the incident.
Penpushing reports that President Bola Tinubu condemned the killing of the teacher and assured residents that federal and state authorities were working together to secure the release of the remaining victims.
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