Oyo abduction: ‘Tinubu must go’ - Angry protesters storm Abuja streets (Video)

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Oyo abduction: ‘Tinubu must go’ - Angry protesters storm Abuja streets (Video)

Nigerian protesters stormed the streets of Abuja on Thursday, June 4, 2026, demanding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. They chanted 'Tinubu must go', 'Rescue them or resign', and 'Bring Nigerian children now'. Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho claimed he knows the politicians behind the abduction. The Nigeria Union of Teachers had staged a nationwide protest the day before, demanding urgent rescue of the victims.

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