By Our Correspondent <\/p>\n
Irked by the continues detention of students and techers by kidnappers in Oriire Local Government of Oyo state, a of wave of peaceful protest swept across major streets in Ibadan metropolis on Monday as members of civil society organizations, students and organized labour unions vent their anger against inability of the government to rescue 38 students and teachers abducted by armed men two weeks ago in Oriire Local Government of Oyo state.<\/p>\n
As early as 7.30am, the protesters gathered at different points in the city to demand for the immediate release of the students and teachers in the forest.<\/p>\n
At Mokola round about, Queen Cinema to Dugbe , Sango, Agbowo University of Ibadan to Oyo state Government Secretariat, the aggrieved protesters took to the streets chanting anti government songs to press for their demands.<\/p>\n
There were a handful of security personnel at Mokola and Main Gate of the Government Secretariat to maintain peace and order .<\/p>\n
The procession which quickly attract other members of the public caused traffic logjam as motorists and pedestrians struggle to navigate the human traffic .<\/p>\n
There was anger and desperation as a massive crowd of youths, teachers, and school-aged children blocked key traffic routes to demand the immediate rescue of students and teachers kidnapped in Ogbomoso. <\/p>\n
The protesters were seen brandishing placards reading “#BringBackOurChildren” and “#47Abducted.” <\/p>\n
The protest was organized in part by the Take-It-Back Movement,as well as other groups.<\/p>\n
The public demonstration follows a harrowing wave of insecurity in Oyo State that took a tragic turn on May 15, when gunmen raided three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area. <\/p>\n
The attackers abducted 38 students and seven teachers, killing an assistant headmaster and a local motorcyclist during the raid.<\/p>\n
Outrage intensified nationwide after the kidnappers recently beheaded Michael Oyedokun, one of the captured teachers. <\/p>\n
The crisis grew even more agonizing after Rachael Alamu, a school principal held in the forest, appeared in a desperate Instagram video warning that the kidnappers are threatening to execute another hostage unless the government immediately negotiate their release.<\/p>\n
Some of the leaders of the groups, Mr Kayode Babayomi and Mr Femi Adeyeye while addressing the crowd sharply criticized both the state and federal governments for failing to protect ordinary citizens, warning that the security situation is deteriorating by the day. <\/p>\n
The boiling frustration has already triggered a major labor crisis, with the Nigerian Union of Teachers declaring an indefinite strike in Oyo State. <\/p>\n
Following a directive from national union leaders Audu Amba and Clinton Ikpitibo, teachers across Nigeria are now preparing to hold massive solidarity rallies, a move confirmed by local union secretary Salami Olukayode.<\/p>\n
It would be recalled that the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde visited the distraught families of the victims on Saturday, while a high-powered federal delegation including Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu flew into Ogbomoso to assess the situation.<\/p>\n
President Bola Tinubu has since ordered the deployment of a specialized security unit equipped with advanced rescue capabilities.<\/p>\n
However, the protesters have vowed to occupy the streets of Ibadan until the government release the abducted students and teachers in the forest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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