Yoruba group hails rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers

The pro-Yoruba group, Yoruba Leaders of Thought, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the security agencies for rescuing pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The Tajudeen Olusi-led group, in a statement signed by its National Secretary, Mr Bayo Aina, made available in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, described the rescue operation which involved all security agencies, vigilantes and the Amotekun Corps as “a reflection of the good works that the Nigerian Armed Forces have been doing to make the country safe in the face of the escalated activities of bandits across the nation”.

Aina stated, “It is heartwarming that our security agencies were able to rescue these children and their teachers who have been in captivity for over 54 days. It is heartwarming that no ransom was paid for the release of the abductees, which further shows that the security agencies’ operation was top-notch.

“This singular action has made us proud of our military and further assures Nigerians that we have a military that is capable of protecting lives and properties in the country. We laud their effort, just as we commend President Tinubu for his leadership qualities,” he said.

The YLT commiserated with the families of the late teacher, Mr Michael Oyedokun, and other security officers who lost their lives during the operation.

The group called on the Federal Government to immortalize Oyedokun and the army officer, Lt Felix Isaac, who lost their lives during the captivity and rescue process.

The Yoruba leaders urged that the multifaceted approach employed by the military in rescuing the abductees should be used in ensuring the release of other abductees in other states of the federation.

They also called on the government to investigate the involvement of foreigners in various crimes across the country, noting that the foreigners were the source of weapons used by bandits.

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