Schools in Oko Town remained empty on Tuesday, May 20, 2026, after rumours spread that bandits were planning to attack schools in the town and neighbouring communities.
During visit to some schools within the town observed that neither teachers nor students were present. Most parents said they had kept their children at home as a precaution following the reports.
The development also affected movement within the town. Major roads were largely deserted, with only a few vehicles and commercial motorcyclists seen plying the routes during the day.
Security presence was noticeable on key roads, particularly the Oko–Ejigbo route, where officers were stopping and searching vehicles. Residents said the checks were aimed at preventing any possible incursion into the area.
It would be recalled that the Police Spokesperson for the Oyo State Command, Mr. Olayinka Ayanlade, had earlier advised residents of Ogo Ilu and its neighbouring communities to go about their lawful activities without fear. He said additional security personnel had been deployed across towns and villages in Surulere Local Government Area to ensure the protection of lives and property.
