Nigeria’s New Security Blind Spot
On May 15, 2026, gunmen wearing military uniforms stormed three schools, Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School in Esiele, in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. They killed at least one teacher and abducted dozens of pupils and staff, including the school principal, Mrs Rachael Alamu. More than a month later, as of Governor Seyi…
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Nigeria’s New Security Blind Spot
On May 15, 2026, gunmen wearing military uniforms stormed three schools, Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School in Esiele, in the Oriire…
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