By Our Correspondent <\/p>\n
Deeply Araba disturbed by the prolong period of weeks the abducted teachers and students of Oyo State secondary, Primary and Nursery schools have been in the kidnappers hideout, Taraba state government has expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident on children recently abducted in Oyo state and prayed for the safety and speedy release of the abducted children and teachers.<\/p>\n
The Commissioner for Women and Child Development, Hon. Mary Sinjen stated this on Tuesday, during commemoration of the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration in Jalingo.<\/p>\n
She said, “We stand in solidarity children recently abducted in Oyo state. Our hearts are with them.<\/p>\n
“We stand in solidarity with families and pray fervently for their safe and immediate release.<\/p>\n
She appreciated Governor Agbu Kefas for his sustained commitment to the security of children and the protection of lives and property across Taraba State.<\/p>\n
Hon. Sinjen reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Agbu Kefas administration to child protection, welfare, and development, stressing that the safety and well-being of children remain a top priority of government.<\/p>\n
In her remarks, Taraba First Lady, Mrs. Agyin Agbu Kefas, represented by Mrs. Dorathy Faransa, said the Children\u2019s Day commemoration was not only a celebration of children but also a moment of reflection, compassion, and collective responsibility toward ensuring the safety and future of every child.<\/p>\n
She also commended the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Hon. Mrs. Mary Jandora Sinjen, for her commitment and dedication in bringing children together for a moment of solidarity, compassion, and prayer.<\/p>\n
As Taraba joined the rest of the nation to celebrate Children\u2019s Day, prayers were offered for the freedom and safe return of the Oyo kidnap victims, with renewed hope that they will soon reunite with their families.<\/p>\n
Recall that Ogbomoso Land, Oyo State, school children were kidnapped.<\/p>\n
According to source, the number of teachers missing\/kidnapped were 7 (Seven) and students were missing\/Kidnapped.<\/p>\n
The affected schools include :
\n– Community High School Ahoro-Esinele
\n– Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.<\/p>\n
The following teachers were reportedly abducted:
\nMrs Alamu FOLAWE \u2013 Principal, Community High School, Mr Ojo JONATHAN \u2013 Vice Principal, Mr Olatunde Zacchaeus \u2013 Teacher, Mr John OLALEYE \u2013 Teacher, Mr Michael OYEDOKUN \u2013 Teacher(beheaded), Mrs OLADEJI \u2013 Teacher and Mary AKANBI \u2013 Teacher, <\/p>\n
The underlisted students\/pupils were also abducted from different communities within Oriire Local Government, Ogbomoso Oyo State,
\nAhoro-Esinele Community,
\nRashida TAJUDEEN \u2013 11 years, Ahmed RAMONI \u2013 8 years, Abdulsalam TOYIB \u2013 4 years, Baraka ABIOYE \u2013 16 years, Fatimo JIMOH \u2013 15 years, Hassan AZEEZ \u2013 14 years and Joshua ADELEKE \u2013 13 years<\/p>\n
Yawota Community,
\nSamuel OYEDELE \u2013 7 years
\nEmmanuel OYEDELE \u2013 4 years, Idowu TAIWO \u2013 4 years, Christianah AKANBI \u2013 2 years, Juwon SUNDAY \u2013 7 years, Sikiru SALAMI \u2013 3 years, Soliu SALAMI \u2013 4 years, Ojo JOSEPH \u2013 8 years, Lydia ADEWOLE \u2013 8 years, Testimony JACOB \u2013 5 years, Kehinde KAOSARA \u2013 7 years, Sewa SEYI \u2013 7 years, Waliya BELLO \u2013 4 years, Lydia OLOHUNLOLUWA \u2013 7 years
\nDamilare ODERINDE \u2013 8 years, Deborah ADEBOWALE \u2013 5 years
\nAisha OGUNTOWO \u2013 10 years, Lege TAIWO \u2013 12 years, Balkis AYANWALE \u2013 8 years, Asa David \u2013 10 years, Oniya Community
\nShuaibu ALIYU \u2013 10 years
\nAhmed ALIYU \u2013 7 years
\nMuiz ALIYU \u2013 5 years
\nJomiloju OGUNLOLA \u2013 6 years<\/p>\n
Alawusa Community
\nAgune NOAH \u2013 8 years
\nElizabeth ABADI \u2013 5 years
\nTosin ABADI \u2013 9 years
\nPius STEPHEN \u2013 5 years
\nHannah OJO \u2013 14 years
\nHabidat AYANWALE \u2013 7 years, Mary GABRIEL \u2013 6 years, Jacob GABRIEL<\/p>\n
Teachers 7
\nStudents 39<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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