Oyo Private School Proprietors Pray, seek Tighter Security

Oyo Private School Proprietors Pray, seek Tighter Security 

The National Association of Private School Proprietors (NAPPS) seek heightened security around schools and rural communities as prayers were held during the intercession Programme following the recent attack in a school in Ahoro-Esinle Community and neighbouring areas of Ogbomoso.

The PUNCH reports that the victims were abducted during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School; and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on Friday around 9:30 a.m.

The district Secretary, Olawale Ojewumi; Public Relations Officer, Tope Olaniyan; and the District Chairperson, Bosede Ajala, stated during the period programme that the disturbing wave of attacks on schools has created fear among parents, teachers and school owners.

According to the Punch reports, the association on Tuesday said, “NAPPS wants to use this period to urge the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and security agencies to urgently strengthen security architecture around educational institutions, especially those located in rural and vulnerable communities.

“Schools should remain safe environments for learning and not become targets for criminal elements.

Furthermore, the association stressed that urgent and visible actions are needed to restore confidence in the safety of schools across Ogbomoso and other parts of the country.

It further appealed to school proprietors, parents, religious leaders and other stakeholders to unite in prayers and advocacy for the protection of schools and communities.

NAPPS said, “This is not the burden of one school alone. An attack on one school is an attack on all schools.”

The association, therefore, prayed for the safe return of all abducted persons and comfort for families affected by the incident.