Youths, teachers and civil society members staged a protest in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in parts of the state, particularly in the Ogbomoso axis.
The demonstration disrupted movement across several major roads as protesters marched through key parts of the city, voicing anger over rising insecurity and repeated attacks on educational communities.
Participants carried placards with messages demanding urgent government intervention and the immediate rescue of the abducted victims. The protesters said the situation has created fear among parents, students, and teachers across affected communities.
The protest drew support from youth groups and advocacy organisations, with many insisting that authorities must take stronger action to prevent further kidnappings in schools and rural areas.
Security operatives were seen monitoring the situation in some parts of the city to ensure the protest remained peaceful, though traffic flow was heavily affected.
According to demonstrators, the action was necessary to draw attention to what they described as worsening insecurity in Oyo State and to pressure authorities into responding more decisively.
They also called for improved security deployment, better intelligence gathering, and faster emergency response mechanisms to protect vulnerable communities.
No official update confirming the rescue of the abducted victims was available at the time of filing this report, and authorities have yet to provide detailed public clarification on the incident.
The protest highlights growing public frustration over insecurity in parts of southwestern Nigeria, as residents continue to demand stronger protection for schools and communities.
