Oyo Abduction: ‘Tinubu Must Go’ — Angry Protesters Storm Abuja Streets

Protesting Nigerians on Thursday stormed the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, demanding the urgent rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State following recent security concerns.

The protesters, who converged in large numbers, were heard chanting slogans such as ‘Tinubu must go’, ‘Rescue them or resign’ and ‘Bring Nigerian children now’, as tensions rose across the capital city.

They also insisted that the protest was a constitutional right, telling officers of the Nigeria Police Force to cooperate while they continued their demonstration in central Abuja.

One protester speaking on camera told a motorist that the message would be circulated online, saying the situation in the country had become unbearable and required urgent attention.

Security presence was visible around key protest routes in Abuja as operatives monitored the demonstration and attempted to maintain order while preventing disruption of traffic flow.

Some residents watched from a distance as the protesters moved through major roads, expressing mixed reactions ranging from solidarity with the call for rescue to concern over public disruption.

The demonstration reflects growing public anger over repeated abduction incidents affecting school environments, with citizens demanding stronger security measures and faster government response.

Authorities have continued to urge calm, encouraging citizens to rely on verified information from official security channels rather than unconfirmed reports that may trigger panic and unnecessary disruption.

Weeks of heightened insecurity concerns across parts of Nigeria have intensified public discourse on school safety, with communities calling for improved intelligence sharing and quicker intervention by security agencies.

Observers noted that the chants heard during the protest, including calls for the president’s removal, highlight deepening frustration among citizens over insecurity, especially following the reported abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State. While the demonstration remained largely peaceful, it underscored the urgency of addressing security challenges and restoring public confidence in affected communities. Authorities continue to monitor developments closely and have urged protesters to remain peaceful while engaging relevant institutions through lawful channels going forward without further escalation.