Tinubu Hails Rescue of Abducted Oriire Pupils, Teachers, Commends Security Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force for securing their release after 56 days in captivity.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the security agencies for carrying out what he described as a sustained military, police and intelligence-led operation that rescued the victims without collateral damage.

According to the statement, the operation also led to the arrest of eight suspected abductors, while several others were neutralised during the rescue mission.

President Tinubu expressed sympathy for the victims, their families and the nation over the trauma caused by the abduction, describing the successful operation as a major relief after more than 50 days of uncertainty.

“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 the arrest of eight of them,” the President said.

He added that the operation had ended the prolonged ordeal of the victims and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring justice for the rescued children, their teachers and the family of Mr. Oyedokun, who was reportedly killed by the abductors.

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 around schools to prevent similar incidents.

Tinubu further directed emergency response agencies to work with the Oyo State Government to provide the rescued pupils and teachers with the necessary medical attention, psychosocial care and other relief support as they recover from their ordeal.