School Headmaster Kidnapped In Oyo… Abductors Demand N30 Million Ransom

Still in the mood of celebration following the release of the abducted school children and teachers in Oyo state, the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, (NUT) has announced the kidnap of a headmaster in Itesiwaju local

government.

The union, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that Mr. M.K. Owoade, the Headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Ogodu, Igbojaye, was reportedly kidnapped on his farmland on Saturday 11th July, 2026 at around 5pm.

The statement was jointly signed by the State Chairman of the NUT, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and the State Secretary, Salami Olukayode.

According to the statement, the incident was brought to the attention of the state leadership by the NUT Itesiwaju Local Government branch through an urgent notice issued to its members.

The union described the development as disturbing and another reminder of the growing security challenges facing teachers and education workers across the country.

The NUT leadership called on government, security agencies, and relevant authorities to intensify efforts towards securing the immediate rescue of the abducted headmaster and ensuring the safety of teachers and all citizens within the communities and their workplaces.

While expressing solidarity with the family, colleagues, and pupils of the victim, the union prayed for his safe return and urged members to remain vigilant.

The union prayed that God would protect citizens from insecurity and grant the abducted headmaster a quick and safe return.

The 60-year-old educator, popularly known as “Onaiye,” was reportedly seized on Saturday evening between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. while returning from his farm.