Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has blamed a faction of militants that reportedly broke away from the Boko Haram terrorist group for the recent attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to reports, the attackers stormed schools in the area in a coordinated operation that left several pupils and teachers abducted, while at least two persons, including a school official, were reportedly killed.
Security authorities said investigations and intelligence findings indicated that the attackers were members of a jihadist group linked to Boko Haram insurgents operating outside the North-East region.
The attacks, which occurred in the South-West state of Oyo, have raised concerns over the spread of insurgent activities beyond Nigeria’s traditional conflict zones in the North-East.
Police authorities had earlier confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the incident, while rescue operations and investigations remain ongoing.
The attacks targeted schools in Yawota and Esiele communities within Oriire Local Government Area, forcing many residents to flee in panic as gunmen reportedly opened fire and abducted victims.
The incident has triggered renewed concerns over insecurity and school kidnappings in Nigeria, especially following repeated attacks on educational institutions by armed groups in recent years.
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