Gunmen have invaded Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting the principal of a secondary school and an unspecified number of students.

The incident, according to the Oyo State Police Command, occurred between 8:00 am and 9:00 am on Friday at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele.

Police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement on Friday, said the attackers stormed the school premises and whisked away students whose number is yet to be confirmed, alongside the school principal, Mrs Rachael Alamu.

According to him, a resident reported that the gunmen also shot a teacher during the attack.

According to the report, the gunmen fled the scene with the principal in her vehicle and escaped into a forest reserve bordering the community.

The police command stated that the Commissioner of Police had deployed officers to the area for assessment and rescue operations.

Oyo SUBEB reaction

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, expresses profound sorrow and deep concern over the unfortunate attack on LA School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGUBEA, which resulted in the killing of a teacher and the kidnapping of some pupils.

This is a dark and painful moment for our education family in Oyo State, and our hearts are with the affected parents, teachers, and the entire community.