Family members, colleagues, and sympathisers on Friday paid their last respects to slain teacher, Adesiyan Adegboye, who was killed during the deadly attack and abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Adegboye, 49, was laid in state at Ayegun Baptist Church before he was buried at his residence in the Owolake area of Ogbomoso.
The deceased, born on December 11, 1976, was among the victims killed when armed bandits invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School, and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, last Friday.
The attacks led to the abduction of several teachers and students, throwing Ogbomoso and neighbouring communities into panic and heightening fears over insecurity in schools across the state.
Following the incident, many parents reportedly rushed to schools to withdraw their children amid concerns over possible fresh attacks.
Some schools were also temporarily shut after rumours emerged alleging that armed bandits had infiltrated Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, an allegation later dismissed by the institution’s management as false.
Amid mounting tension over the safety of students and teachers, the Oyo State Government announced sweeping security measures affecting schools across the state.
In a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, B.T. Oyinloye, all school excursions, field trips, sports competitions, and other activities requiring students to leave school premises were suspended indefinitely.
The circular, addressed to education stakeholders across the state, stated that the directive became necessary due to recent security concerns.
“In view of the recent security concerns, the Ministry is taking steps to safeguard the lives of students and members of staff in all schools in Oyo State,” the circular read.
“All School Administrators are hereby directed to suspend all excursions, field trips, sports competitions, and any other activities that require moving students outside school premises until further notice.”
The ministry added that all previous approvals granted for such activities had been overridden by the new directive.
School administrators were also instructed to ensure students remain within school premises during school hours and to report any suspicious activities around schools to security agencies.
According to the ministry, the directive takes immediate effect pending improvement in the security situation.
The government’s response comes amid growing anxiety among residents over the safety of schools following the deadly Ogbomoso abduction incident.
