A teacher abducted during the attack on a secondary school in Oyo State has been killed, with authorities confirming he was beheaded by suspected bandits while still in captivity.
According to Punch Newspapers, the victim, Michael Oyedokun, was among those kidnapped during the raid on Community High School in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area on Friday, May 15.
A video allegedly released by the abductors surfaced on Sunday and was seen by Punch on Monday. It showed Oyedokun tied up and forced to speak before being killed, sparking fresh fears over the safety of the other hostages still being held.
The killing has deepened grief across the local community, where residents and families have intensified calls for urgent intervention from security agencies and the state government.
Governor Seyi Makinde, through his Special Adviser on Media, Suleimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the teacher’s death on Monday and said the government would continue efforts to secure the release of the remaining captives.
Olanrewaju said the state was pursuing both military and non-military strategies to resolve the crisis. He added that six suspects linked to the abduction had been arrested, while three more persons of interest were picked up by another security agency.
He also disclosed that members of a joint rescue team, including soldiers, the Amotekun Corps and local vigilantes, were killed after their convoy reportedly struck improvised explosive devices planted by the abductors.
The government said injured operatives are receiving treatment and pledged to cover all medical expenses.
Punch reported that seven teachers were kidnapped in the attack, alongside the school principal and several students, in an incident that has renewed concern over worsening insecurity in parts of Oyo and other areas of Nigeria.
