NUT Suspends Oyo Teachers' Strike After Abduction Victims Rescued
The National Union of Teachers has suspended a strike by Oyo State teachers and directed them to resume work Thursday, following the rescue of over 40 abducted teachers. Police confirmed the successful operation and shared details of the rescue.
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The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended a strike by teachers in Oyo State and directed members to resume work Thursday, following the rescue of over 40 teachers abducted earlier in July. The industrial action was initiated in response to the mass abduction in the South-West state.
Teachers had gone on strike to protest the security situation after the kidnappings, which sparked widespread concern among educators and families. The strike was called off after authorities confirmed the safe recovery of the victims.
Oyo Police Command confirmed the successful rescue operation, stating that all abducted individuals had been located and returned to safety. In a statement, police shared a photo of the rescued victims and provided details of the operation, though specific circumstances of the abduction and rescue were not fully disclosed.
Channels Television reported that the NUT’s decision to suspend the strike followed news of the rescue, allowing teachers to return to their duties. The union did not immediately comment on whether further actions would be taken to address security concerns in schools.
The incident has renewed scrutiny over safety in rural educational institutions, particularly in regions affected by banditry and unlawful detentions. Authorities have not yet named suspects or disclosed whether arrests were made during the rescue mission.