Oriire abduction: NUT national headquarters declares indefinite strike in Oyo

The Union also directed its state wings across the federation to organise solidarity rallies on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to demand the unconditional release of the abducted teachers and learners.

In a circular jointly signed by the National President of the Union, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, and the Secretary General, Dr. Clinton J. Ikpitibo, the NUT expressed deep concern over what it described as the horrifying, inhumane and traumatic conditions being endured by the abducted teachers and students since their abduction on May 15, 2026.

The Union lamented that despite previous appeals to government and security agencies to secure the release of the victims, they remain in captivity, while reports emerging from the kidnappers’ den continue to generate anxiety among teachers, parents and members of the public.

According to the statement, the Union is particularly disturbed by reports of the killing of some victims as well as emotional appeals allegedly made by the abducted school principal and a teacher calling on the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, the NUT, ANCOPSS and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene and secure their release.

NUT stated that the prolonged captivity of the teachers and learners, coupled with the absence of any clear indication of their imminent rescue, informed its decision to direct teachers in Oyo State to suspend academic activities until the victims regain their freedom.

“The National Leadership has directed all Primary and Secondary School teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from Monday, 1st June, 2026, until the abducted teachers and students are safely released,” the statement read.

The Union further directed all state wings nationwide to embark on solidarity rallies aimed at drawing attention to the plight of the victims and the urgent need for government intervention.

According to the directive, the rallies are expected to terminate at various Government Houses across the country where state leaders of the Union will address the media on the need for safer and more secure learning environments.

The Union maintained that schools, teachers and learners must not continue to be targets of criminal attacks, stressing that education can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and security.

While reaffirming its solidarity with the abducted victims and their families, the NUT pledged to continue pursuing all lawful means to ensure their safe rescue and reunion with their loved ones.

The statement concluded with a renewed call on the Federal Government, Oyo State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward the immediate and unconditional release of all abducted teachers and students.