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Nigeria’s Ministry of Education has condemned the abduction of students in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement shared on X and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, described the abductions as tragic and unacceptable.
The statement comes week after armed terrorists killed an assistant headmaster, abducted a school principal, five teachers, and over 40 pupils in a coordinated attack on three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRESS RELEASE
27th May, 2026
FG CONDEMNS ABDUCTION OF STUDENTS, VOWS SAFE RETURN OF ALL CHILDREN
The Federal Ministry of Education has condemned the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Askira/Uba Local… pic.twitter.com/7JNititHUA
— Federal Ministry of Education (@NigEducation) May 28, 2026
According to Boriowo, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, said attacks on schools and students are attacks on Nigeria’s future and assured that the Nigerian Government is working closely with security agencies to ensure the safe return of all abducted children.
“No child should face fear or violence in pursuit of education. Government remains committed to securing schools and protecting learners nationwide,” said Alausa.
The minister reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to strengthening school security through improved surveillance, emergency response systems, and implementation of the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools.
The Education Ministry urged Nigerians to remain calm, avoid misinformation, and support ongoing rescue efforts while reaffirming solidarity with affected families and the governments of Oyo and Borno States.
