Mrs. Rachael Alamu, principal of Community Grammar School in Oriire, has pleaded for help from her kidnappers' hideout.
A video released on Sunday shows her begging the Federal Government and Governor Seyi Makinde to secure their release.
Gunmen on motorcycles stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area on Friday morning around 9:30 a.m. Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Ahoro-Esinele, and L.A.
Primary School were all attacked.
One staff member was killed in the assault. Dozens of pupils and at least one principal were taken away by the suspected terrorists.
In her video message, Mrs. Alamu identified herself and described the attack in detail.
"On Friday around 9:30, we were attacked by a certain group of people and a good number of us were abducted," she said.
She appealed directly to Nigeria's leadership for intervention. According to her, the kidnappers should "settle this thing peacefully so that our lives will not be lost."
Mrs. Alamu also called on the Christian Association of Nigeria and concerned citizens to help.
She emphasized that teachers and students remain in danger with her.
The Oyo State Government shut down schools in affected areas immediately after the incident. Safety concerns drove the decision to keep students away from vulnerable institutions.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu visited some affected communities on Saturday. He expressed concern about the attacks and offered condolences to families of the deceased.
State authorities claimed significant progress on Sunday in their rescue operation. Commissioner for Information Prince Dotun Oyelade announced that kidnappers had been trapped within Old Oyo National Park.
Oyelade told reporters that security forces had sealed escape routes. "The kidnappers have been effectively confined within the National Park axis following coordinated security operations," he noted.
According to him, all possible exits toward neighbouring states were blocked. The move was designed to prevent the suspects from fleeing into Kwara State or elsewhere.
A coordinated response involving multiple security agencies was launched shortly after Friday's attack. Personnel from the Nigerian Army, Police Force, Civil Defence, Agro Rangers and Amotekun Corps were deployed.
These operatives surrounded the area to restrict suspect movement. Rescue operations continued as security forces maintained the cordon around the national park.
Oyelade said security agencies had successfully surrounded the location. "Operatives have restricted the suspects' movement and prevented possible escape into neighbouring locations," he told the media.
The situation remains fluid as rescue efforts intensify. Families of the abducted await news of the hostages' condition.
Authorities have not yet disclosed details about negotiations with the kidnappers. Neither have officials released statements regarding demands made by the abductors.
