The Allied People’s Movement (APM) strongly condemns the abduction of school children, a principal and killing of assistant headteacher by terrorists in Oyo State on Friday, 15th May 2026. It is outrageous, barbaric and heartless.
The terrorists’ attack at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, LA School and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State while the children were having their morning devotion is cruelty of the worst order.
This was contained in a statement released by the National Chairman of the party , Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle in Abuja on Saturday
“Our thoughts and prayers are with these children, their teachers, families, government and people of Oyo State in this trying time. Our hearts also go to the family of the assistant headteacher who was brutally killed as well as the bike rider who was mowed down in this senseless attack on innocent children whose only offence is to acquire education for the benefit of humanity. Every life matters and should be protected.”
“APM urges security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue these children and the principal held by terrorists to enable them to reunite with their families, and ensure adequate security of lives and property across the state in this electoral season.”
The party commends the effort of the governor, His Excellency Seyi Makinde for his visionary, purposeful and transformative leadership that fosters unity, stability, safety and prosperity in Oyo State, a testament of his progressive governance. He should not be deterred by this cowardly terrorist attack, on the contrary it should spur him to greater service to the people who have enjoyed abundant fruits of democracy since he assumed office as the Executive Governor of Oyo State.
APM stands with the good people of Oyo State in the quest for a strong, united, inclusive and prosperous democratic nation.
