Slain Oyo Teacher Buried Amid Tears

By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola

Slain Oyo Teacher Buried Amid Tears

Tears flow today as the teacher killed during last week’s deadly attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr Adesiyan Adegboye laid to rest today at his residence after burial service.

The deceased was laid to rest at his residence after a funeral service held at Ayegun Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, amid tears and calls for justice over the attack which has increased fears over insecurity in the state.

At the funeral service, the atmosphere was mournful as tributes poured in for the late teacher, described by many as dedicated, humble and passionate about education.

Delivering a sermon,the Reverend, Paul Olaleye of Ayegun Baptist Church, urged the bereaved family to have faith in God, noting that death remains inevitable for all mankind.

“Life is fragile and unpredictable. We must always be prepared because no one knows when death will come,” he stated.

The elder brother of the deceased, Sangotoye Olaolu Oyegun, while demanding justice and urging security agencies to apprehend those behind the attack, described Adegboye’s death as a painful loss to the family, church and community

“He was a pillar of support and a source of pride to the family. His impact cannot be forgotten,” he said.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT), Oyo State chapter, Hassan Ajibola, in a tribute, described the deceased as a peace-loving and selfless teacher who served with dedication and sincerity.

Moreso, the Command’s spokesman, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed that the attackers abducted several pupils, students and teachers after invading the schools.

He stated that no pupil had been confirmed killed during the incident, but noted that two teachers and an okada rider lost their lives.

According to reports by the Oyo police command six believed to be informants have been arrested.

The suspects,according to reports were tracked through telephone communications allegedly linked to the movement of the abductors within forest areas around the communities.

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