Rumored Invasion: Classes Empty As Teachers, Students Absent From Schools In Oko, Ogbomoso
Pupils in Oko Town on Wednesday stayed away from their schools, following Tuesday’s rumours that bandits were planning to attack schools in the town and other neighbouring communities.
Radio Nigeria reporter who visited some schools within the town observed that there was no presence of either the teachers or students in all the schools within Oko Town.
It was gathered that most of the parents did not allow their children to go to school.
Various roads were equally deserted as only few vehicles and commercial motorcyclists were seen on the roads.
It was also observed that security agents were present on various roads particularly Oko – Ejigbo, stopping and searching of few vehicles plying various routes.
It would be recalled that police Spokesperson for Oyo State command, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade had during an interview with Radio Nigeria advised residents of Oko and its neighbouring communities to go about their lawful business activities without fear of threat from any quarter.
He made it clear that more security personnel had been deployed across towns and villages in Surulere Local Government Area to ensure protection of lives and property.
