Oyo NUT Calls For Swift Rescue Of Abducted School Headmaster
Written by News Desk on July 13, 2026
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has expressed deep concern over the reported abduction of a primary school headmaster in Itesiwaju Local Government Area, calling on security agencies to ensure his immediate rescue.
The victim, Mr. M.K. Owoade, who serves as the Headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Ogodu, Igbojaye, was reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen while working on his farmland at about 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The union disclosed this in a statement jointly signed by its State Chairman, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and the State Secretary, Comrade Salami Olukayode.
It explained that the incident was formally reported to the state leadership through an urgent notification from the NUT branch in Itesiwaju Local Government.
According to the statement, the abduction has heightened concerns over the safety of teachers, especially those serving in rural communities, describing the incident as another indication of the growing insecurity affecting education workers across the country.
The union urged the Oyo State Government, security agencies, and other relevant authorities to intensify efforts to secure the prompt release of the abducted headmaster and strengthen measures to protect teachers and other residents in their communities.
The NUT also expressed solidarity with the family, colleagues, and pupils of the victim, assuring them of its support during the difficult period while urging members of the union to remain vigilant and security conscious.
The union concluded by praying for the safe and speedy return of Mr. Owoade and called on God to protect all citizens from the threat of insecurity across the state and the nation.
