The family of Michael Oyedokun, the Oyo State schoolteacher abducted and later killed by terrorists, has described his death as a devastating and irreplaceable loss.
The family said the late teacher died without a child despite being married for more than 10 years.
The family spokesperson, Ebeni Adediran, said Oyedokun was a humble and peace-loving man who devoted over two decades of his life to teaching.
Adediran said the deceased was deeply loved by his family and community.
“He was a good man in our family, and this is why his death is a big loss to us, an irreplaceable loss. His death is painful. We can’t even describe his death,” Adediran said.
He explained that Oyedokun attended primary school in his community before proceeding to Ogbomoso Baptist High School.
According to him, the late teacher later qualified as an educator and served for about 21 years in public schools.
Adediran said Oyedokun had served in Oke-Ogun for years before he was recently transferred back to his hometown.
He added that the deceased remained close to his family and regularly visited his parents.
The family spokesperson said one of the most painful aspects of the tragedy was that Oyedokun left no child behind.
“The most painful part is that he did not leave any child behind. He had a wife, but they did not have any children.
“They had been married for more than 10 years, and despite all their efforts, no child came out of the marriage. And now the same man has died and there is no child to continue his lineage,” he added.
Family Begs Nigerians To Stop Sharing Video
Oyedokun’s killing sparked outrage after a disturbing video allegedly released by his abductors surfaced online.
His remains have since been buried in his hometown amid grief from relatives, friends and community members.
The family, however, appealed to Nigerians to stop circulating videos and photographs of the slain teacher, saying the continued sharing of such content was worsening their trauma.
“We truly appreciate the love, concern and sympathy shown towards our family during this painful time.
“However, the continuous circulation of those videos and images is deeply traumatising for us as a family.
“His loved ones and all of us, his nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives, have been emotionally devastated, especially as these contents keep appearing on social media,” the statement added.