“We’re No Longer Scared Of You!” – Emotional Mother Blasts Tinubu and Seyi as Lagos Teachers Storm Streets in Protest Over Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers

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Emotions ran high across Lagos on Tuesday as teachers took to the streets in a passionate solidarity protest supporting their colleagues in Oyo State, where dozens of teachers and students remain in captivity following a shocking school abduction in Oriire Local Government Area.

The demonstration, organized under the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), comes amid growing outrage over the continued detention of abducted educators and schoolchildren nearly three weeks after the attack that sent shockwaves across the country.

Carrying placards, chanting solidarity songs, and demanding urgent government action, protesters accused authorities of failing to adequately protect schools and secure the safe release of those still being held by gunmen.

A dramatic moment during the protest has since gone viral on social media after an emotional woman, believed to be either a teacher or a parent of one of the affected victims, openly expressed her frustration and anger.

In the widely circulated video, she lamented what she described as the government’s apparent lack of urgency while families continue to endure uncertainty and pain.

“We’re tired, we’re no longer scared of you. It will not be well with you. Your son Seyi is going to Ojude Oba while our own children are suffering inside the bush,” she declared during the march.

Her emotional remarks appeared to reference the recent attendance of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, at the popular Ojude Oba cultural festival in Ogun State, drawing a sharp contrast between public celebrations and the suffering of families whose loved ones remain in captivity.

The protest follows the indefinite strike action declared by Oyo State teachers over the abduction crisis, a move that has attracted nationwide attention and sparked solidarity demonstrations in several locations.

Many protesters insisted that the issue transcends politics and reflects a broader national security emergency affecting schools and communities across Nigeria.

As footage of the Lagos protest spread online, thousands of Nigerians reacted across social media platforms, with many expressing sympathy for the affected families and frustration over the state of insecurity in the country.

One social media user wrote:

“Now it has started. We must not stop until something changes. The people have the power.”

Another commenter stated:

“The government has failed in its primary responsibility of protecting lives and property.”

A third added:

“This mother spoke the pain that millions of Nigerians are feeling right now.”

The NUT has continued to call on federal and state authorities to intensify rescue efforts and implement stronger security measures to protect schools from attacks. The union also urged governments at all levels to prioritize the safety of students and educators, warning that confidence in the education system continues to erode as insecurity persists.

Tuesday’s protest underscores the growing public anger surrounding school-related kidnappings and the increasing pressure on authorities to secure the release of those still being held.

As families await positive news from rescue operations, the voices of teachers, parents, and concerned citizens are becoming louder in their demand for accountability, protection, and swift action.

The viral protest video has further amplified the conversation nationwide, turning the plight of the abducted teachers and students into a symbol of the broader struggle against insecurity in Nigeria.

What are your thoughts on the ongoing solidarity protests? Should more states join the nationwide action demanding the release of abducted teachers and students?