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I heard students shouting ‘bandits, bandits’: Oriire survivor narrates dramatic capture
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

I heard students shouting ‘bandits, bandits’: Oriire survivor narrates dramatic capture

In Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria, a group of gunmen attacked two local schools—Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School—on May 15, abducting 39 students and seven teachers. One of the abducted teachers, Olatunde Zacheus, recounted the incident during an interview with Nigeria Info FM, describing how the attackers stormed the schools while students were taking exams. Students shouted 'bandits, bandits' as the attackers approached. Zacheus explained that he had stayed overnight in the community due to travel difficulties and was alone in the school initially. He conducted tests for junior secondary students before other staff members arrived. After hearing gunfire and seeing students fleeing through windows, Zacheus attempted to escape but fell and injured his leg, which prevented him from moving further. He hid in the grass, using the color of his clothing to blend in, and remained hidden until rescued.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
I heard students shouting ‘bandits, bandits’: Oriire survivor narrates dramatic capture

In Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria, a group of gunmen attacked two local schools—Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School—on May 15, abducting 39 students and seven teachers. One of the abducted teachers, Olatunde Zacheus, recounted the incident during an interview with Nigeria Info FM, describing how the attackers stormed the schools while students were taking exams. Students shouted 'bandits, bandits' as the attackers approached. Zacheus explained that he had stayed overnight in the community due to travel difficulties and was alone in the school initially. He conducted tests for junior secondary students before other staff members arrived. After hearing gunfire and seeing students fleeing through windows, Zacheus attempted to escape but fell and injured his leg, which prevented him from moving further. He hid in the grass, using the color of his clothing to blend in, and remained hidden until rescued.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a violent abduction incident involving students and teachers in Nigeria, focusing on the personal account of a teacher. While the event has significant social and security implications, the narrative remains centered on the survivor’s experience without overtly favoring any政治派

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