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President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will ensure justice for the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as well as for the family of Mr Oyedokun, who was killed during the abduction.
The President made the pledge on Friday while reacting to the successful rescue of the victims, who spent 56 days in captivity after they were abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
Tinubu commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force for carrying out what he described as a successful intelligence-led operation that secured the victims’ release without collateral damage.
According to the President, the security agencies sustained the operation for 56 days, leading to the rescue of all the abductees, the killing of some of the kidnappers and the arrest of eight suspects.
“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,” Tinubu said.
The President expressed sympathy with the rescued pupils, teachers, their families and Nigerians, noting that the prolonged ordeal had caused widespread anxiety across the country.
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He described the operation as a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and praised the dedication of security personnel who participated in the rescue mission.
“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,” he added.
Tinubu also commended the Oyo State Government for its cooperation throughout the rescue operation and urged the state to strengthen security measures around schools to prevent similar incidents.
The President further directed relevant emergency response agencies to work closely with the Oyo State Government to provide medical care, trauma counselling and other necessary support for the rescued pupils and teachers as they begin their recovery.
