Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that the schoolchildren and teachers recently rescued from kidnappers in the Oriire Local Government Area will undergo 48 hours of medical observation before being officially transferred to state custody. During a visit to the victims at the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services in Ibadan, the Governor emphasized that their primary focus remains the health and recovery of the survivors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed its profound relief and joy regarding the successful rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from the Oriire community in Oyo State. In an official statement released on Friday night, the forum, under the chairmanship of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, celebrated the safe return of the captives, labeling the operation a significant moment of respite for both the victims’ families and the entire nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Praise for Coordinated Efforts: The governors attributed the success of the rescue to “months of high-level coordination, intelligence gathering, and disciplined execution,” highlighting the effective collaboration among various security agencies involved in the operation.

• Congratulations to the President: The forum congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the outcome, noting that the rescue was the culmination of these sustained, multi-agency security efforts.

• Solidarity with Families: The NGF shared in the joy of the victims’ families, acknowledging the immense emotional and psychological distress they endured while their loved ones were in captivity and expressing hope for the full recovery of the rescued individuals.

• Commendation of Security Forces and Oyo State: The governors commended the professional conduct and commitment of the Nigerian Army, police, intelligence agencies, and other personnel. They also praised the Oyo State Government for its close cooperation with federal authorities throughout the mission.

Looking ahead, the NGF expressed confidence that the demonstrated level of inter-agency cooperation would lead to further victories against kidnapping and other security threats nationwide. The forum also appealed to all Nigerians to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and actionable intelligence, stressing that collective action is essential to ensuring community safety and defeating criminal elements.

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, has explained that the federal government resisted the demands of terrorists in Oyo State to avoid fueling further criminal activity. Addressing the recent release of pupils and teachers kidnapped in the Oriire Local Government Area, Igboho emphasized that yielding to ransom demands or releasing detained terrorists would have only served to embolden bandits and provide financing for their future operations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Praise for Security Efforts: Igboho lauded the Nigerian military, the President, the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other agencies for using “highly wired diplomacy” and “intelligence-driven tactics” to secure the victims’ release.

• Government Commitment: He asserted that President Tinubu worked tirelessly toward the rescue, noting that the success has restored public confidence in the government’s ability to combat criminality.

• Strategic Collaboration: Igboho highlighted the importance of the ongoing synergy between the federal government and local security organizations, pledging that this effort to protect farmers and rural communities in the South West will continue.

• Condolences: He expressed deep sympathy for the families affected by the abduction, specifically acknowledging the loss of teacher Michael Oyedokun, who was killed by the terrorists.