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“Terrorists Must Not Hold Sway In Yorubaland” — Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Oyo School Abductions
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The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed serious concern over the recent coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, warning that urgent action must be taken to stop terrorists and kidnappers from establishing a presence in the South-West.
The group said the attacks, which reportedly resulted in the abduction of pupils and school officials, had heightened fears about the spread of violent crimes across Yorubaland.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, Afenifere disclosed that its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, was deeply disturbed by the incident, especially as it occurred during the same week he celebrated his 100th birthday.
According to Ajayi, Fasoranti was saddened by the attack and sympathised with the victims and their families while praying for the speedy recovery of those injured during the invasion.
The attack reportedly occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, when armed men stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
The affected schools were Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and L.A. Primary School.
Reports from the affected communities indicated that no fewer than 45 pupils were abducted during the coordinated attack.
The incident has triggered fear and tension across Oyo State, with residents and parents demanding urgent intervention to rescue the victims and prevent similar attacks in other communities.
International media reports also described the Oyo incident as unusual for the South-West region, where large-scale school abductions have historically been less frequent compared to northern Nigeria.
Authorities confirmed that three suspects had already been arrested in connection with the attack, while security agencies continue efforts to determine the exact number of abducted children and secure their release.
The development came around the same period as another school abduction incident in Borno State, further intensifying concerns about the growing insecurity around schools nationwide.
According to reports by the Associated Press, more than 80 children were feared missing following attacks on schools in Oyo and Borno states.
Afenifere, however, criticised the response of South-West governors, arguing that recent actions by state governments did not reflect the seriousness of the growing security threat facing the region.
The group said recent kidnappings and attacks in the South-West and parts of Kwara State suggest that terrorists and criminal gangs are becoming increasingly emboldened.
Ajayi stated that the situation had reinforced fears that armed groups may be attempting to spread their activities deeper into southern Nigeria.
The organisation questioned the effectiveness of earlier security initiatives announced by governors in the region, including resolutions reached by South-West governors, CCTV projects reportedly installed in Ogun State, surveillance aircraft acquired by the Oyo State Government, and security measures introduced in Ondo State.
According to Afenifere, the constitutional responsibility of government remains the protection of lives and property, insisting that governors in the South-West must demonstrate stronger commitment to safeguarding residents.
“In view of the fact that the primary duty of government is the security and welfare of the people, governments in the South-Western states of Nigeria must prove that they are alive to their constitutionally assigned responsibilities,” the statement partly read.
“Everything must be done to ensure that no area in the region experiences an attack by kidnappers and bandits anymore.”
The organisation called on the governors of Lagos State, Ogun, Oyo, Osun State, Ondo and Ekiti State to prioritise the safety of residents above all else.
Afenifere stressed that terrorists and kidnappers must not be allowed to operate freely in any part of Yorubaland.
“Every necessary step must be taken to ensure that terrorists do not have a place, not to talk of a foothold, in Yorubaland – from Lagos up to Kogi, including Edo and Delta states,” the group warned.
Despite its criticism, Afenifere commended the swift visit of Tunji Disu to Oyo State following the attack.
The organisation also welcomed the inauguration of the Police Violent Crime Response Unit, expressing hope that the initiative would help combat kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes across the country.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe has picked Professor Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The party disowned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its flag bearer.
The group said the party had already completed its presidential nomination process in line with its constitution and the Electoral Act, adding that Uba emerged as the recognized candidate after all required procedures were concluded.
The faction also disowned the National Working Committee headed by former Senate President David Mark, saying it has no constitutional or legal authority to act on behalf of the party.
It maintained that the recognized leadership of the ADC remains in charge of the party’s affairs.
According to the statement released on Wednesday, the clarification became necessary to stop attempts to create confusion about the party’s position ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group said the ADC had not entered into any alliance, merger or coalition with any political party.
added that the party remains independent and intends to contest the elections with its own structure, manifesto and leadership.
The faction said it believes Uba has the experience, character and capacity to lead the country if elected in 2027.
It also warned Atiku against presenting himself as the ADC’s presidential candidate, saying such a claim is false and could mislead party members and the public.
The group added that the ADC would not allow its platform to be used by politicians pursuing personal ambitions or by coalition groups seeking to take over the party’s structure.
It said every constitutional and legal step would be taken to protect the party from what it described as unauthorised use of its name and platform.
The faction also dismissed reports suggesting that there were plans to stop the ADC from participating in the 2027 elections, expressing confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission and the country’s electoral process.
It said the party is preparing to present candidates for the presidency, governorships, National Assembly, state assemblies and local government elections across the country.
Three brothers have appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in Swaziland on a murder charge following the brutal de@th of their mother’s boyfriend.
The accused, Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23, all from the Hholoshini area in Eswatini’s Hhohho Region, are alleged to have fatally assaulted Njabulo Ngwenya on June 28, 2026.
According to police, the brothers att@cked Ngwenya with bricks, stones, sticks, open hands, and kicks to different parts of his body. Investigators allege the assa¥lt was motivated by the brothers’ belief that Ngwenya was having a relationship with their biological mother.
Court records state that the incident was reported after Sibongile Motsa, also from Hholoshini, informed police that she discovered her son, Njabulo Ngwenya, lying deed inside her sister’s house at about 1 a.m. on June 28, 2026.
The matter came before Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati during the trio’s initial court appearance.
The three defendants have been remanded in custody until July 10, 2026, pending committal of the case to the High Court for further proceedings.
A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of ₦150 million linked to serving House of Representatives member, Nicholas Mutu, to the Federal Government.
The ruling was delivered by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik after the court upheld an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The court held that the funds should be permanently forfeited after no convincing explanation was provided to show why the money should not be seized by the government.
The forfeiture followed earlier proceedings in which the court granted an interim order against the funds.
The court also directed that the order be published in a national newspaper to allow interested parties to challenge the application.
However, after the publication and the expiration of the required period, no sufficient cause was shown before the court to stop the permanent forfeiture.
The EFCC told the court that its investigation linked the money to alleged corrupt dealings involving Mutu during his time as chairman of the House Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission.
According to the anti-graft agency, the lawmaker allegedly received kickbacks running into over ₦400 million from a consultant working with the NDDC.
The commission argued that part of the funds traced during investigations included the ₦150 million now ordered forfeited.
After reviewing submissions from both parties, Justice Abdulmalik ruled in favour of the EFCC and granted the final forfeiture order.
Mutu, a long-serving federal lawmaker from Delta State, remains a serving member of the House of Representatives.
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