Names and Photos of Abducted Oyo School Victims

By: Sunday Ameh

The names and photographs of 46 persons reportedly abducted during an attack on two schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have emerged, highlighting the human toll of insecurity on schools and rural communities.

The victims, according to information contained in a widely circulated awareness poster, comprise seven teachers and 39 pupils and students allegedly kidnapped from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Oriire LGA.

The poster also revealed that one of the abducted teachers, Mr. Michael Oteodokun, was reportedly killed while in captivity.

The seven teachers listed as abducted are Mrs. Alamu Folawe, Mr. Ojo Jonathan, Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, Mr. John Olaleye, Mr. Michael Oteodokun, Mrs. Oladeji and Mrs. Mary Akanbi.

The 39 abducted pupils and students were identified as Rashida Tajudeen (11), Ahmed Ramoni (8), Abdulsalam Toyib (4), Baraka Abioye (16), Fatimo Jimoh (15), Hassan Azeez (14), Joshua Adeleke (13), Samuel Oyedele (7), Emmanuel Oyedele (4), Idowu Taiwo (4), Christianah Akanbi (2), Juwon Sunday (7), Sikiru Salami (3), Soliu Salami (4), Ojo Joseph (8), Lydia Adewole (8), Testimony Jacob (5), Kehinde Kadosara (7), Sewa Seyi (7), Waliya Bello (4), Lydia Olohunoluwa (7), Damilare Obeirinde (8), Deborah Adebowale (5), Aisha Oguntowo (10), Lege Taiwo (12), Balkis Ayanwale (8), Asa David (10), Shuaibu Aliyu (10), Ahmed Aliyu (7), Muiz Aliyu (5), Jomiloju Ogunlola (6), Agune Ndah (8), Elizabeth Abadi (5), Tosin Abadi (9), Pius Stephen (5), Hannah Ojo (14), Habiday Ayanwale (7), Mary Gabriel (6) and Jacob Gabriel.

According to the poster, the victims were abducted on May 23, 2025, during an attack on the schools, prompting calls for urgent intervention to secure their freedom.

The campaign message accompanying the photographs read, “Our teachers. Our children. Our future. They must all come home.”

The poster further appealed to government authorities, security agencies and members of the public to intensify efforts toward the safe return of the victims.

It also called for unity, prayers and collective action, stressing that the safety of children remains non-negotiable.

The incident has renewed concerns over the vulnerability of schools to criminal attacks and the need for stronger security measures to protect students, teachers and educational facilities across the country.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official update on the status of the victims listed in the awareness campaign.