Michael Oyedokun, one of the abducted teachers of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has been reportedly killed.
Recall that gunmen invaded the school on Friday, May 15, abducting the principal, several pupils, and some staff members.
The incident has renewed concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Oyo State and across Nigeria, coming a few weeks after a failed kidnapping attempt along the Ibadan-Ijebu road left one traveller dead.
However, a new video released by the bandits on Sunday, May 17, 2026, reportedly showed the killing of Oyedokun.
The disturbing footage, which quickly spread online, has heightened fears over the safety of the remaining victims.
Meanwhile, the latest incident has thrown the community into mourning, as residents, families of the victims, and indigenes continue to urge security agencies and the Oyo State Government to intensify rescue efforts and secure the release of those still in captivity.
BACKSTORY…
Following coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, the Oyo State Police Command has launched a large-scale manhunt and rescue operation after gunmen kidnapped students and staff.
Ayanlade Olayinka, a deputy superintendent of police and the state’s police public relations officer, said in a statement on Friday that the attacks happened early in the morning.
Alamu Folawe, the vice principal of Community Grammar School, was one of those kidnapped, according to the police.
There’s also been a widely shared video of victims from the Oyo school abduction, prompting the State Police Command announcemenr on Sunday that it has opened an investigation.
