Oyo orders follow-up after pupils stay away from schools

The Oyo State Government has directed officials to follow up on pupils who have stopped attending school in Oriire Local Government Area after a recent abduction. The government urged parents to give priority to education, although the supplied material does not specify the number of affected pupils or the security measures planned.
The Oyo State Government has ordered a follow-up on pupils who are staying away from schools in Oriire Local Government Area after a recent abduction, Punch Nigeria reports. The directive is aimed at pupils who have not returned to school following the incident. The supplied material does not identify the abducted pupils, say when the abduction occurred or provide details about whether anyone has been rescued.
The state government also urged parents to prioritise education. Its appeal comes as concern linked to the abduction appears to have affected school attendance in the area. The report does not state how many pupils are absent, how many schools are affected or what form the government’s follow-up will take.
It also gives no details of additional security arrangements. The available information establishes the government’s response but not the outcome of the directive. Attendance levels and the response of families have not been reported.
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