The protesters gathered at the busy Iwo Road axis in Ibadan, chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards with messages calling for the immediate rescue of the victims.
Many of them were heard shouting “bring back our children” and “no more bandits” as they marched through major parts of the city.
The protest is linked to the violent attack that occurred on May 15 in Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where armed men invaded schools and abducted more than 40 students and teachers.
The incident sparked widespread fear after reports confirmed that heavily armed kidnappers stormed the community and whisked away victims into nearby forests.
In the days that followed, disturbing footage reportedly released by the abductors surfaced online, showing victims being held in harsh conditions deep within the forest.
With no clear breakthrough in rescue efforts weeks after the incident, teachers from both primary and secondary schools across the state decided to stage a public demonstration to pressure authorities into taking stronger action.
The latest protest follows a similar demonstration held earlier by concerned residents who also demanded swift intervention over the ongoing kidnapping crisis in the state.
Authorities are yet to issue a fresh update on the status of the abducted victims as public pressure continues to mount.
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