The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has declared an indefinite strike in Oyo State following the continued captivity of teachers and students k+dnapped in Oriire Local Government Area.
Under the directive, all primary and secondary school teachers across the state are to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, 2026, until the victims are released unconditionally.
The union also ordered all its state chapters nationwide to stage solidarity rallies on Tuesday, June 2, with protests expected to end at various Government Houses across the country.
In a joint statement signed by NUT National President, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, and Secretary General, Dr. Clinton J. Ikpitibo, the union said it was deeply worried over the worsening condition of the victims who have remained in captivity since May 15.
The NUT lamented that despite repeated appeals to authorities and security agencies, there has been no meaningful progress in rescuing the abd¥ctor educators and students.
Tension reportedly increased after reports emerged that some victims may have d+ed in captivity. The union also referenced emotional videos allegedly released from the k+dnappers’ den, showing an abd¥ted school principal and teacher pleading with the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, the union, and the public to intervene.
According to the NUT, the tra¥ma faced by the victims, their families, and the education sector made the strike unavoidable.
The union stressed that schools, teachers, and students must never become easy targets for criminals, while demanding urgent action from the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and security agencies.
It added that education cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, vowing to continue lawful pressure until all the k+dnapped victims regain their freedom.
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