Oyo Teacher Killed by Gunmen Buried Childless After 18-Year Marriage

Adegboye Adesiyan, a teacher from Oyo State, was buried childless after being killed during coordinated attacks by gunmen on schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. The attacks, which began around 9:30 a.m., targeted multiple schools in the Ahoro Esiele area, resulting in the death of at least one person and the abduction of dozens of students and teachers. Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the abductions, prompting panic among parents, who withdrew their children from schools in Ogbomoso and nearby areas. Adesiyan, born on December 11, 1976, in Ogbomoso, had been married to Victoria since April 2008 but died without children. His funeral at Ayegun Baptist Church drew mourners, including family members and colleagues, who described him as a dependable figure. Family spokesperson Oyegun Sangotoye, also a teacher in Oriire, revealed Adesiyan was the first child in his family and supported relatives despite having no biological children. The attacks disrupted education in the region, with rumors of armed groups infiltrating the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) community forcing temporary school closures. Authorities later dismissed the claims. Adesiyan’s educational background included studies at L.A. Primary School, Ogbomoso Baptist High School, Kwara State College of Education, and Ado Ekiti State University. Amnesty International criticized the Federal Government for failing to curb rising kidnappings, reporting at least 1,100 abductions nationwide between January and April 2026. The organization linked the attacks to broader insecurity in schools and rural communities, highlighting systemic failures in protection measures.