APM fumes as terrorists strike pupils during morning devotion in Oyo

By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA — The Allied People’s Movement has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and a principal, and the killing of an assistant headteacher, after terrorists attacked schools in Oyo State while pupils were observing morning devotion.

The attacks occurred on Friday at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, LA School and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area, raising fresh fears over the safety of schools and rural communities.

In a statement by its National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the party described the incident as ‘outrageous, barbaric and heartless.’

He said, “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.

“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.”

The APM urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted children and the principal and strengthen protection of lives and property across the state.

The party also urged Seyi Makinde not to be discouraged by the attack.

“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,” it added.

The party said it stood with the people of Oyo State in the pursuit of ‘a united and prosperous democratic nation.’

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