In the Ahoro-Esinele hamlet in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, gunmen have kidnapped a principal and an unknown number of students.
On Friday morning, May 15, 2026, the attackers broke into Community High School in Ahoro-Esinele, shot a teacher, and took the kids and principal, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, away.
The spokesperson for the State Police Command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the incident in a statement.
“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,” he stated.
According to him, a resident reported that the gunmen also shot a teacher during the attack.
“The source also said a teacher was shot during the attack, though the extent of the injury has not been confirmed.
“According to the report, the gunmen fled the scene with the principal in her vehicle and escaped into a forest reserve bordering the community
“Residents said the nearest police station is some distance away, which delayed immediate response,” he said.
The Commissioner of Police had sent officers to the area for assessment and rescue operations, according to the police command.
