Oyo Teacher Adesiyan Adegboye Buried After School Attack Killing

OGBOMOSO — Adesiyan Adegboye, one of the teachers killed during the coordinated terrorist attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, was buried on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was laid to rest at his residence in the Owolake area of Ogbomoso, surrounded by grieving family members, colleagues, and community members.

Adegboye was 49 years old. He was born on December 11, 1976. He taught at one of the three schools targeted in the coordinated attack on May 16. Armed terrorists stormed Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School, and L.A. Primary School, Esiele. They killed at least one teacher and abducted pupils, teachers, and other residents.

The Oyo State Government, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and education authorities in the state sent representatives to the burial. Governor Seyi Makinde conveyed his condolences to the family. He pledged that the government will continue to pursue justice for all victims of the attack.

“Adesiyan Adegboye died in service to the children of Oyo State. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. We will honour him by redoubling our efforts to make our schools safe,” Makinde said in a condolence message read at the burial.

A Community in Mourning

The burial drew a large crowd from across Ogbomoso and surrounding areas. Many attendees were fellow teachers who said they live in constant fear since the attack. They said the government must do more to protect educators working in rural and semi-rural communities.

Adegboye’s family described him as a dedicated and compassionate teacher who gave his life to educating children who might not otherwise have access to quality schooling. His wife and children were present at the burial and received messages of condolence from across Nigeria.

Furthermore, the Nigeria Union of Teachers declared a day of mourning in Oyo State. The union called on the government to provide financial support to the families of all victims of the Oriire attack. It also renewed its call for armed security personnel to be stationed at schools in vulnerable areas.

A National Reflection

Adegboye’s death has become a symbol of the human cost of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. Teachers like him serve on the frontlines of Nigeria’s development, working in communities that are often the most exposed to violence and neglect.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who had spoken out about the attack, referenced Adegboye in a Friday social media post. He said the killing of teachers on their way to educate children is a national tragedy that demands more than condolences. It demands action.

The Defence Headquarters confirmed on Thursday that the Oriire attack was carried out by JAS terrorists dislodged from the northeast. That confirmation has intensified calls for the government to treat insecurity in the southwest with the same urgency it applies to the northeast. Adegboye’s burial is a reminder that the cost of inaction is measured in human lives.