Protesters lock down major Ibadan roads over kidnapping crisis (opens original article in a new tab)

Protesters in Ibadan blocked major roads to demand government action against kidnappings and insecurity, highlighting the unresolved abduction of 39 schoolchildren and teachers.

• Protesters blocked Iwo Road interchange in Ibadan over rising insecurity and kidnappings
• Take It Back Movement demanded government action to free 39 abducted schoolchildren and teachers
• Protesters accused authorities of failing to rescue captives and criticized political focus on 2027 elections