MSSN condemns Oyo and Borno student abductions and calls for urgent security action

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria has condemned the recent abduction of students in parts of Oyo and Borno states, describing the incidents as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and a direct threat to the country’s education system.

The incidents concerned reportedly occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Ahoro Esinele in Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State and Mussa Village in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of ​​Borno State where a yet to be confirmed number of students were taken away by armed assailants.

In a statement released on Saturday and signed by National President/Amir, Eng. Tajudeen Mustapha Olumide and the National Publicity Secretary, MSSN, Moshood Abiola Olatunbi, the company described the attacks as “deeply disturbing and totally unacceptable”, lamenting what it called the steady erosion of security in schools across the country.

MSSN said the repeated attack on students highlights a dangerous reality where learning environments are no longer safe, warning that education must never become synonymous with fear, trauma or captivity.

The organization also expressed grief over the death of a secondary school teacher, Mr Joel Adesiyan, who lost his life during the attack on Ahoro Esinele, describing the incident as a painful loss to his family, students, colleagues and the wider school community.

Calling for swift intervention, the group urged the Federal Government, security agencies and Oyo and Borno state governments to immediately intensify rescue operations and ensure the unconditional release of all the abducted students.

He also called for the deployment of “all necessary security resources” to prevent further attacks on educational institutions, stressing that continued insecurity poses a direct threat to national development.

The MSSN also warned political leaders of what it described as growing concern over anticipated political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections, urging them to prioritize the protection of lives and property.

According to the company, the failure to decisively address insecurity is steadily eroding public trust in government and endangering the future of education in Nigeria.

The group reaffirmed its solidarity with the affected families and communities, praying for the safe return of all abducted victims.

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