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• Family of slain Ogbomoso teacher begs public
From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan
Family of Michael Oyedokun, Mathematics school teacher beheaded by terrorists while in captivity, has appealed to members of the public to stop circulating graphic videos and images of his killing, describing the continued sharing of the footage as deeply traumatising.
Oyedokun was among teachers and students abducted by gunmen from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire Local Government, Oyo State, on Friday. Other schools attacked included Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota and LA Primary School, Ogbomoso, all in Oriire LG.
The attack reportedly claimed the lives of an assistant headmaster, Joel Adesiyan, and a commercial motorcyclist, while several others were abducted. Following the incident, the state government ordered the closure of schools in four local governments as security agencies intensified efforts to rescue the remaining victims.
A disturbing video allegedly released by the kidnappers surfaced online on Monday, showing Oyedokun tied up and speaking before he was killed. The footage sparked outrage across social media and heightened concerns over the safety of other captives still in the hands of the terrorists.
In a statement shared through the Instagram page of Temilola Sobola, the family urged Nigerians to stop reposting the graphic content: “We truly appreciate the love, concern and sympathy shown towards our family during this painful time.
“However, the continuous circulation of those videos and images is deeply traumatising for us as a family. His children are currently writing their exams, and it has been extremely difficult emotionally for them. His elderly loved ones and all of us, his nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives especially as these contents keep appearing on social media.
“For the sake of our mental and emotional wellbeing, we humbly ask that if it is necessary to post about the incident, please kindly blur the videos and images or make use of the pictures officially released by the family instead.
“We sincerely appreciate your understanding, prayers, love and support during this difficult period.”
Foundation to sensitise Lagos students on drug abuse, healthy lifestyle
Role Model Initiative Programme (RMIP), an annual platform designed to inspire Nigerian youths through exemplary lifestyles anchored on hard work and integrity, comes alive again on June 28, 2026. It is the brain child of Prince Decson Savechild Life Foundation (PDSLF).
Its president, Eustace Njoku, said the programme will draw participation from secondary school students in Lagos State alongside with key stakeholders: “The programme is held in commemoration of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.”
The theme of this year’s edition is, “Nurturing the Child: Bedrock of a Successful Youth.” He said PDSLF is a registered humanitarian NGO in Lagos focused on youth development, drug abuse prevention and crime prevention. Through outreach, we have sensitised over 16,500 students in Lagos secondary schools on drug abuse, positive values and healthy lifestyle.
“Families are being supported in child care, youth welfare, human rights and social justice to maintain peace and order in homes.
“We get youths at-risk connected to leaders of integrity, and partner with NDLEA and NAFDAC to refer youths for counselling and rehabilitation. We work in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and other institutions to fight for human rights and social justice, especially in youth-related cases.
“We constantly conduct medical outreaches, HIV/AIDS awareness, drug dependency screening and Hepatitis B sensitisation, screening, and vaccination for youths and the general public in vulnerable communities.
“We re-orient, nurture and empower youths for a better future through various programmes that rehabilitate, inform and reform. We organise seminars, workshops and conferences on drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, prostitution, unemployment, violent crimes, armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, rape, underage sex, smoking, alcoholism, etc. We also rehabilitate drug addicts, support destitute and inmates, and provide skills acquisition and vocational training.”
