President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound delight over the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the gallantry and professionalism of the nation’s security agencies for securing their freedom 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 coordinated efforts of the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for working tirelessly to ensure the victims were rescued without any collateral damage.
President Tinubu also lauded the security operatives for arresting eight suspected kidnappers during the operation while neutralising several others involved in the abduction.
The President expressed regret over the trauma and emotional distress endured by the rescued children, their teachers, their families, and the nation throughout the period of their captivity.
He equally commended the Oyo State Government for its collaboration with the Federal Government and security agencies throughout the rescue operation, urging the state authorities to strengthen security measures around schools to prevent similar incidents.
“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 who perpetrated the evil act and led to the arrest of eight of them,” the President said.
He described the operation as a major breakthrough that brought an end to over 50 days of anxiety for the affected families and the entire nation.
“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,” Tinubu stated.
The President assured Nigerians that justice would be served, pledging that all those responsible for the crime would face the full weight of the law.
“My government will get justice for these children and their teachers and for the family of Mr. Oyedokun, whom the terrorists gruesomely murdered,” he added.
President Tinubu also reiterated his appreciation to the Oyo State Government for its cooperation throughout the rescue efforts.
“I must commend the Government of Oyo State for working cooperatively with us in bringing this unfortunate incident to a successful end,” he said.
To ensure the victims receive adequate care, the President directed relevant emergency response agencies to work closely with the Oyo State Government in providing comprehensive medical attention, psychological support, and other relief services for the rescued pupils and teachers.
The successful rescue operation has been widely welcomed across the country, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty and restoring hope to the affected families and communities.
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