- Tinubu Promises Justice for Slain Teacher, Rescued Oyo Schoolchildren
- Commends Troops, Police, DSS Over Rescue
- Orders Support for Rescued Oyo Pupils, Teachers
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that justice will be served for the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as well as for the family of the late mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun, who was killed by their abductors.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President made the pledge on Friday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following the successful rescue of the victims after 56 days in captivity.
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Tinubu expressed delight over the safe rescue of the pupils and teachers, commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for their coordinated efforts throughout the operation.
According to the President, the security operation led to the arrest of eight suspects, while several others were neutralised without any collateral damage.
He also acknowledged the emotional trauma experienced by the victims, their families and the nation during the prolonged ordeal.
“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.
He added that the successful operation ended more than 50 days of uncertainty for the victims and their families.
“My government will get justice for these children and their teachers and for the family of Mr. Oyedokun, who the terrorists gruesomely murdered,” the President stated.
Tinubu also commended the Oyo State Government for its collaboration with the Federal Government during the rescue operation and urged state authorities to strengthen security around schools.
The President further directed relevant emergency agencies to work with the Oyo State Government to provide the rescued pupils and teachers with medical care, psychosocial support and other relief assistance.
The victims were abducted on May 15 from Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele; Primary School, Esiele; and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
During their captivity, the abductors killed mathematics teacher Michael Oyedokun, an incident that drew widespread condemnation and renewed calls for improved security in schools.
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