Breaking: Oyo NUT Suspends Strike After Fighting For Kidnapped Teachers, Pupils
- The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) suspended the strike in Oyo State following teacher abductions in Oriire local government area of the state
- The Oyo State government reassured the NUT on security measures for teachers' safety across the south-west state
- The union directed all teachers to resume duties on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after suspending its withdrawal of services
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Ibadan, Oyo State - The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its ongoing strike across Oyo State public schools after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.
The NUT suspended the strike following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve security.
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The Oyo NUT Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami, said the suspension followed a directive from its national leadership after reviewing the prevailing security situation.
The union said it decided to suspend the strike, considering appeals by the Oyo State Government and other key stakeholders.
As reported by Channels Television, this was contained in a statement issued and signed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
The union directed all public primary and secondary school teachers across the state to resume official duties from Thursday, July 2, 2026.
The directive brings an end to the industrial action that was declared in response to the kidnapping of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area.
NUT explained that the decision was taken in the collective interest of teachers, learners and the general public after the government's latest assurance.
The union disclosed that the Governor Seyi Makinde-led government had made several commitments aimed at preventing future attacks.
According to The Punch, the state government has intensified rescue efforts for the abducted teachers and learners, the establishment of a well-equipped Joint Security Task Force to patrol vulnerable schools and access routes.
Others include continuous engagement with affected families, psychosocial support and rehabilitation for rescued victims, and payment of gratuities and other entitlements to the families of deceased teachers.
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Oyo Police rescue abducted victims
Recall that amid insecurity in Nigeria, the Oyo Police Command achieved a breakthrough in a kidnapping rescue operation.
Two out of the three victims kidnapped in late June were successfully rescued following an intense firefight.
Authorities explained that a joint security team leveraged technology and intelligence to identify the hideout of the kidnappers.
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Suspected kidnapper of Oyo children speaks
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that a youth who allegedly took part in a kidnapping attack in Oyo State has blamed supernatural influence after his arrest.
The suspect was arrested in connection with the abduction of two children in the Ibarapa axis of the state on Friday, June 27, 2026.
Following his arrest by security operatives, 25-year-old Umaru Usman gave an account of his involvement in the abduction.
Source: Legit.ng
