The Senate condemned Oyo school children, teacher kidnapping, saying it threatens the future of the nation

The Senate on Wednesday condemned the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and pupils from schools in Oyo State, and urged the Federal Government and security agencies to mobilize all necessary resources to immediately rescue the victims.

Lawmakers observed a minute’s silence for those killed in the attack and expressed concern over repeated attacks on schools and rural communities, and warned that such incidents threatened the nation’s future.

The motion, sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North), detailed the scale of the attacks, including the killing and kidnapping of dozens of students, teachers and toddlers in Oyo communities.

During the debate, senators called for stronger implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative, increased intelligence gathering and increased protections for vulnerable communities.

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Senator Adams Oshiomhole raised concerns over accountability in security operations, urging a comprehensive audit of funds allocated to security agencies and questioning operational decisions regarding the attacks.

He warned that without effective monitoring, insecurity will remain despite increased budget allocations.

Senator Sani Musa also stressed the need for transparency in the management of security resources, questioning the gap between funding and operational effectiveness.

He called on the National Assembly to intensify its oversight role to ensure appropriate use of funds and improve results in fighting insecurity.

Chairing the session, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau praised the efforts of security agencies but also urged continued action, and stressed that addressing insecurity requires collective responsibility across all government institutions.