Tension rose on Wednesday in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, as protesters took to the streets to demand urgent action over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers.
The demonstrators, who gathered in large numbers, expressed anger over the delay in securing the release of the victims, believed to have been taken to a forest by armed kidnappers.
The protest quickly turned heated as they confronted officers of the Nigeria Police Force stationed in the area.
Eyewitnesses said the protesters accused security operatives of failing to act decisively, insisting that authorities should prioritize rescue efforts rather than appealing for calm.
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Many of the aggrieved residents voiced frustration over what they described as worsening insecurity affecting school communities.
At the scene, emotions ran high as some protesters questioned the handling of the situation and demanded immediate intervention to ensure the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers.
Security personnel attempted to manage the crowd and prevent the situation from escalating further, while maintaining order in parts of the city of Ibadan where the protest took place.
The incident adds to growing concerns over repeated cases of school-related kidnappings in the region, with residents calling for stronger and faster responses from authorities to protect vulnerable communities.
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