Oyo Teacher’s Killing: Nigerians’ Safety More Important Than 2027 Politics — ADC Aspirant

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Najeem Salaam, has condemned the gruesome killing of a teacher abducted by suspected bandits in Oyo State.

Salaam stated that the protection of Nigerians should take precedence over political activities and preparations for the 2027 general elections.

In a statement obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, the former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly described the abduction and killing of Mr Michael Oyedokun and other victims at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as a disturbing sign of worsening insecurity in the country.

He described the killing as barbaric and heartbreaking, stressing that the continued abduction and murder of innocent Nigerians had become unacceptable.

According to him, “The rising wave of insecurity across the country has reached an alarming level. It is painful that teachers and other innocent Nigerians are now easy targets for kidnappers and criminal elements.

“The lives of Nigerians are more important than 2027 politicking. Governance must be about protecting the people, securing communities, and restoring confidence in the nation’s security architecture.”

Salaam urged the Federal Government and security agencies to urgently address the growing security challenges confronting the nation, insisting that the protection of lives and property must remain a top priority.

He also called on security agencies to intensify efforts toward securing the immediate rescue of the remaining abductees, urging the government to deploy every available strategy and resource to ensure their safe release.

The ADC governorship candidate said the tragic incident should serve as a wake-up call to leaders across the country that insecurity has become a national emergency requiring sincere and decisive action.

He condoled with the family of the deceased teacher, his colleagues, students, and the people of Oyo State over the unfortunate incident.

Recall that armed bandits on Friday attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting about 30 students and teachers, while two persons were reportedly killed.

The attackers stormed Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School, where staff members, students, and pupils were abducted.