The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.
The directive follows growing concerns over the safety of teachers and students after 46 pupils and their teachers were reportedly abducted by suspected terrorists in the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities.
In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Oyo State wing of the union, Hassan Fatai, and the Secretary, Salami Olukayode, the NUT expressed deep concern over the prolonged detention of the victims, describing the situation as a major threat to the safety and well-being of educators and learners across the state.
According to the union, the incident has created widespread fear and anxiety among teachers, discouraged school attendance, and heightened tension within affected communities.
The NUT said the indefinite strike is aimed at drawing the attention of government authorities and security agencies to the urgent need to intensify efforts toward securing the safe release of the abducted teachers and pupils.
The union directed all teachers in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State to fully comply with the industrial action and remain at home pending further directives.
The development comes amid ongoing rescue efforts by security agencies and renewed calls for stronger measures to address insecurity in affected parts of the state.
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