President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

Tinubu commends the nation’s security agencies for securing their freedom after 56 days in captivity.

The President praised the combined efforts of the Nigerian military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for conducting a coordinated operation that led to the safe rescue of the victims without collateral damage.

He also disclosed that eight members of the kidnapping gang were arrested, while several others were neutralised during the operation.

Tinubu acknowledged the trauma endured by the abducted children, their teachers, their families, and the nation throughout the prolonged ordeal, describing the successful rescue as a major relief.

According to the President, the operation, driven by military, police, and intelligence collaboration, brought an end to more than 50 days of uncertainty and restored hope to the affected families.

“I am profoundly happy that our security forces successfully rescued the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire, Ogbomoso in Oyo State today after a military, police and intelligence-driven operation that neutralised some of the terrorists that perpetrated the evil act and led to the arrest of eight of them,” Tinubu said.

He added that his administration would ensure justice for the rescued victims and the family of Mr Oyedokun, who was reportedly killed by the kidnappers during the incident.

The President also commended the Oyo State Government for its cooperation with the Federal Government throughout the rescue efforts and urged the state to strengthen security measures around schools to prevent similar incidents.

Tinubu further directed relevant emergency response agencies to work closely with the Oyo State Government to provide the rescued pupils and teachers with the necessary medical care, psychosocial support, and other relief assistance.

PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPRESSES JOY OVER THE RESCUE OF ORIIRE ABDUCTED CHILDREN AND TEACHERS, COMMENDS SECURITY AGENCIES

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security forces.

President Tinubu praised the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the DSS and the police, for working round the clock in the last 56 days to secure the release of the abducted children and their teachers without any collateral damage and for arresting eight of the abductors and neutralising others.

President Tinubu regretted the anguish that the children and their teachers, as well as members of their families and the entire nation, have experienced since the sad occurrence.

For cooperating with the Federal Government in all rescue efforts, President Tinubu commended the Oyo State Government and charged it to ensure adequate security around schools across the state.

“I am profoundly happy that our security forces successfully rescued the abducted pupils and teachers from Orire, Ogbomoso in Oyo State today after a military, police and intelligence-driven operation that neutralised some of the terrorists that perpetrated the evil act and the arrest of eight of them.

“This successful military operation has ended the siege and standoff of over 50 days and has brought relief to the entire nation and the affected families in particular. On behalf of the country, I express my gratitude to the officers and men of our armed forces, the intelligence agencies and the police for the safe rescue of the children and their teachers.

“My government will get justice for these children and their teachers and for the family of Mr Oyedokun, who the terrorists gruesomely murdered.

“I must commend the government of Oyo State for working cooperatively with us in bringing this unfortunate incident to a successful end,” the President said.

President Tinubu has also directed that the emergency agencies work with the Oyo State Government to provide all necessary medical and relief support to the children and the teachers.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President on
Information and Strategy.