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Oyo abduction: Slain teacher’s family to hold farewell despite missing remains

The family of Michael Oyedokun, a teacher killed by gunmen in Oyo State, will hold a farewell service for him despite his remains not being recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-abduction-slain-teachers-family-to-hold-farewell-despite-missing-remains/

Oyo abduction: Slain teacher’s family to hold farewell despite missing remains

Michael Olugbade Oyedokun, a Mathematics teacher and Vice-Principal at Community High School in Oyo State, was abducted by gunmen on May 15, 2026, along with other teachers and pupils. Despite the family's hopes to recover his remains and honor his life, his body has not been found. The family, represented by its_boukeey on Instagram, announced plans to hold a farewell service on October 30, five months after the abduction.

The service will take place at Eliz Event Centre in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and the family described Oyedokun as a husband, father, and beloved member, whose death left a void in the lives of his family.

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