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School in Oyo affected by abduction remains closed as term begins

Source: Premium Times · 22 Sep 2026, 14:22 UTC
School in Oyo affected by abduction remains closed as term begins
Image: Premium Times · original report

One school affected by an abduction in Oyo State remained closed as the new academic session began across the state. A delegation from the state education ministry found that some children in Yawota had not returned to school, according to Premium Times.

One school affected by an abduction in Oyo State remained closed as the new academic session began across the state, Premium Times reported. A delegation from the Oyo State Ministry of Education visited the affected area and found that some children in Yawota had not returned to school. The supplied material did not identify the school, say when the abduction occurred or provide details about the victims.

It also gave no explanation for the continued closure or a date for reopening. The report indicates that the incident continued to affect attendance after schools resumed for the new academic session.

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