Oyo school kidnapping: Teacher Michael Oyedokun brutally beheaded by terrorists

Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers abducted from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has been killed by the terrorists responsible for the school abduction.

According to a video seen by PM News, the terrorists, identified locally as members of the MetroBandits, beheaded Oyedokun.

The video, said to have been released on Sunday, May 17, 2026, has circulated widely on social media, intensifying calls for urgent action to secure the release of the remaining victims.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, also confirmed the killing of the teacher in a statement issued on Monday.

Makinde extended condolences to the family of the deceased and assured residents that the government would continue to deploy both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to secure the release of those still in captivity.

The governor disclosed that about six suspects linked to the kidnapping had been arrested.

He also sympathised with the families of members of the tactical military team, Amotekun Corps personnel, and local vigilantes who lost their lives during rescue operations.

According to the governor, the operatives died after encountering Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the abductors.

Makinde added that injured security personnel were responding positively to treatment and assured that the state government would provide the necessary support for their medical care.

He appealed to relatives of the abducted victims, religious leaders, and other concerned parties to remain patient, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to rescuing the victims and reuniting them with their families.

“So, please, there may not be quick fixes, but we will continue to endeavour to push ourselves to the limit to resolve this quickly.

“What we know right now is that seven teachers in all were abducted. And, unfortunately, we got a video this morning that one of the teachers, I understand, the mathematics teacher, was killed by the terrorists,” he stated.

Makinde further noted that security operations had recorded some progress, with arrests already made in connection with the incident.

The gunmen invaded the school on Friday, May 15, abducting the principal, several teachers, and some students.

The incident occurred weeks after a failed kidnap attempt along the Ibadan-Ijebu Road, which left one traveller dead, further raising concerns over growing insecurity in parts of Oyo State and across the country.