Rescued Oyo Schoolchildren Returned Safely, Officials Call for Support
Schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been safely rescued, with government and political figures urging care for the survivors and praising security forces.
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Schoolchildren and teachers abducted from a school in Oriire community, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have been safely rescued, according to government and political figures.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, commended the Oyo State Government and security forces for their role in the successful operation. Alausa, speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, emphasized that the rescued pupils now require care and support to recover from the trauma. He also congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the outcome, as reported by The Whistler.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress, described the children’s return as “worthy of thanksgiving.” In a statement posted on his official X account, Obi thanked security personnel and others involved in the rescue mission.
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, rejected claims that he remained silent following the rescue. He dismissed allegations from the Presidency as a “deliberate distortion of facts,” according to The Whistler. The article did not specify who made the original silence allegation.
The abduction and subsequent rescue operation have drawn national attention, with calls for continued support for the affected pupils and teachers as they reintegrate into their communities.