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Tinubu mourns beheaded Oyo teacher, pledges rescue of abducted students

” The President also commiserated with the family of a teacher killed during the attack, Mrs Oyedokun, the widow of Michael Oyedokun, who was beheaded by bandits in Oyo State.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 7 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed condolences to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying no child should ever be taken from the safety of a classroom. In a statement released on Monday, the President said he shared in the pain and anxiety of affected families following the attack on communities in Esiele and Yawota, which has triggered nationwide concern over school security.

Tinubu said, “No child should be taken from the safety of a classroom. No parent should have to endure this anguish.

” The President also commiserated with the family of a teacher killed during the attack, Mrs Oyedokun, the widow of Michael Oyedokun, who was beheaded by bandits in Oyo State. Describing her as a victim whose sacrifice would not be forgotten.

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” The President also commiserated with the family of a teacher killed during the attack, Mrs Oyedokun, the widow of Michael Oyedokun, who was beheaded by bandits in Oyo State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed condolences to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying no child...

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  • ” The President also commiserated with the family of a teacher killed during the attack, Mrs Oyedokun, the widow of Michael Oyedokun, who was beheaded by bandits in Oyo State.
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed condolences to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying no child should ever be taken from the safety of a classroom.
  • In a statement released on Monday, the President said he shared in the pain and anxiety of affected families following the attack on communities in Esiele and Yawota, which has triggered nationwide concern over school security.Tinubu said, “No child should be taken from the safety of a classroom.
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” The President also commiserated with the family of a teacher killed during the attack, Mrs Oyedokun, the widow of Michael Oyedokun, who was beheaded by bandits in Oyo State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed condolences to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying no child...

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June 1, 2026

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