Teachers in Oyo State have staged a protest following the abduction of seven of their colleagues during a school attack in Ogbomoso, calling on authorities to secure their immediate release and improve safety in schools.

The protest came after armed men reportedly invaded a school in the Ogbomoso area, abducting teachers and triggering fear among education workers and residents in the community.

The protesting teachers carried placards and chanted slogans demanding urgent government intervention, including the safe return of the kidnapped victims and stronger protection for schools across the state.

They expressed concern over rising insecurity affecting education in parts of Nigeria, warning that repeated attacks could disrupt learning and endanger the lives of both staff and students.

The abduction has already drawn condemnation from stakeholders in the education sector, with calls for improved security deployment around schools, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

Authorities in Oyo State have said security agencies are working to track the abductors and secure the release of the victims, although full details of the rescue operation have not been made public.

The incident adds to ongoing concerns about school safety in Nigeria, where kidnappings targeting students and teachers have continued to raise alarm in recent years.

Further updates are expected as security operations continue in the affected area.