Members of the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement on Monday took to the streets in Ibadan, Oyo State, protesting the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA and demanding urgent action to address worsening insecurity in the state
The protesters converged on Mokola Roundabout under the “Bring Back Our Pupils and Teachers” campaign, calling for the immediate release of all kidnapped victims and stronger security measures to curb repeated attacks by armed groups.
The demonstration followed the 15 May attack in Oriire Local Government Area, where armed men on motorcycles invaded three schools and abducted pupils and teachers.
The movement also rejected the governor’s call for residents to pray instead of protesting, insisting that insecurity requires decisive government action rather than spiritual appeals.
“We will not pray away insecurity. Prayer is not a substitute for governance. Prayer is not a security strategy. Prayer cannot replace intelligence gathering, effective policing, accountability, and decisive action against criminal elements,” the group said.
TIB maintained that citizens have a constitutional right to demand accountability when government fails to adequately guarantee their safety and welfare, adding that residents cannot remain silent while kidnappers continue to terrorise communities across the state.
“The people of Oyo State have prayed. They have exercised patience. They have waited, yet the menace of kidnapping and insecurity continues to cast a dark shadow over our communities,” the statement added.
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