🔥 Trending Oyo Headmaster Kidnapping Incident: Latest Updates and Developments

Oyo Headmaster Matthew Owoade Abducted, Ransom Demanded

A 60-year-old headmaster, Mr. Matthew Kolawale Owoade, also known as "Onaiye," was abducted by unidentified gunmen in Oyo State, Nigeria, on Saturday, July 11, 2026 ²³⁷. Owoade is the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, located in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State ²³⁵. He was reportedly kidnapped from his farm in Budo Aare between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. ²⁶.

Details of the Abduction

The incident occurred shortly after the rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren in Oyo State, raising concerns about the security situation in the region ⁴. Mr. Owoade is also a farmer ³⁶. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦30 million (thirty million Nigerian Naira) for his release ³⁴⁵.

Official Response and Rescue Efforts

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction ⁶⁸. DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, stated, "I can confirm to you that a farmer, Mr Owoade Mathew, was kidnapped at his farm in Budo Aare, and efforts are on to rescue the man unhurt and arrest the perpetrator" ⁶. The police have launched a joint security operation to rescue the abducted headmaster ¹.

Concerns from Educational Bodies

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has expressed serious concern over the abduction and called for swift rescue efforts ⁹. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges, particularly affecting educators and farmers, in various parts of Nigeria.