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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the release of abducted persons in the state as a “big relief,” saying the state government and families had waited 57 days for their freedom.
In a telephone interview with Channels Television aired on Politics Today, Makinde thanked service commanders, the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services, the military, and the federal high command for their roles in securing the release.
He also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for what he described as sustained pressure that helped bring the matter to a resolution.
“Thank you so much. It’s such a big relief for all of us and for those waiting for this past 57 days,” the governor said.
“I think it’s a big relief for all of us. And we’ll use the opportunity to say thank you to our service commanders, the Nigerian police, the DSS, the military, and the high command, and of course the President, for pushing really hard to have this thing done,” he added.
Makinde said he was “overjoyed” by the development but noted that he would speak further once he had gathered his thoughts.”
Makinde also thanked the media for keeping the momentum in keeping all stakeholders on their toes until the victims were released.
