Governor Makinde Imposes Two-Day 16-Hour Curfew on 10 Oyo LGAs Amid Kidnap Crisis

Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has declared a 16-hour curfew in ten local government areas. The order runs from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily for two days starting Wednesday. The affected LGAs border Old Oyo National Park, where gunmen abducted over 40 students and teachers in mid-May. The kidnapped schoolchildren and their teachers remain missing, prompting an indefinite strike by the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers. Makinde assured protesters and parents that all options are on the table to secure the abductees’ release. He warned that tougher decisions could follow if needed, stressing his willingness to sacrifice himself for the safe return of the captives. Security agencies say they are working around the clock to rescue the victims. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the impact of prolonged school closures on children’s education and safety.

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