Oyo School Abduction: Communities Release Names Of 46 Victims, 2-Year-Old Girl Among

Community leaders in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have released the names of 46 persons abducted during last Friday’s attack on schools and nearby settlements, confirming that a two-year-old girl is among the victims.

According to a report by Vanguard, the victims include seven teachers and 39 pupils abducted from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.

The attackers also reportedly carted away four motorcycles — three from Yawota community and one from the high school — during the operation.

Among the abducted is a two-year-old girl, identified as Christianah Akanbi, alongside other pupils and teachers whose names were released by community representatives.

Abducted Teachers

The teachers abducted include: Mrs. Alamu Folawe (Principal, Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele), Mr. Ojo Jonathan (Vice Principal), Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, Mr. John Olaleye, Mr. Michael Oyedokun, Mrs. Oladeji, and Mary Akanbi of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.

Pupils From Ahoro-Esinele Community

Those abducted include Rashida Tajudeen (11), Ahmed Ramoni (8), Abdulsalam Toyib (4), Baraka Abioye (16), Fatimo Jimoh (15), Hassan Azeez (14), and Joshua Adeleke (13).

Pupils From Yawota Community

Others include 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 Kaosara (7), Sewa Seyi (7), Waliya Bello (4), Lydia Olohunloluwa (7), Damilare Oderinde (8), Deborah Adebowale (5), Aisha Oguntowo (10), Lege Taiwo (12), Balkis Ayanwale (8), and Asa David (10).

Victims From Other Communities

From Oniya community, those abducted include Shuaibu Aliyu (10), Ahmed Aliyu (7), Muiz Aliyu (5), and Jomiloju Ogunlola (6).

From Alawusa community, victims include Agune Noah (8), Elizabeth Abadi (5), Tosin Abadi (9), Pius Stephen (5), Hannah Ojo (14), Habidat Ayanwale (7), Mary Gabriel (6), and Jacob Gabriel (age not specified).

The incident has heightened tension across affected communities, with residents calling on security agencies and the Oyo State Government to intensify rescue operations and ensure the safe return of all abductees.