President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and ordered the implementation of a specialised security unit with innovative rescue abilities following the abduction of teachers and students from 3 schools in Oriire City government Area.
The directive was divulged on Sunday by governmental representative, Bayo Onanuga, after a high-powered Federal government delegation checked out the Esiele and Yawota communities where the abduction happened on May 15, 2026.
The victims were supposedly kidnapped from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Main School, and L.A. Primary School, an event that triggered nationwide concern and prompted swift intervention from the Presidency.
The federal delegation was led by Femi Gbajabiamila and included Nuhu Ribadu, Tunji Disu, Christopher Musa, and Sunday Dare.
During an engagement with community leaders and lawmakers in Oriire, the delegation revealed that the ask for a permanent military base in the location would be communicated to President Tinubu for consideration. The Presidency specified that the recruitment of the forest guards would be performed in collaboration with the Oyo State Federal government to boost security across forest corridors often made use of by criminal elements.
Addressing citizens affected by the incident, Gbajabiamila conveyed President Tinubu’s issue and decision to secure the release of the abducted victims.
“Mr. President is deeply troubled by this event. Whatever it takes, our children and instructors will be revived home securely. He has issued all required regulations and is offering every assistance needed by our security companies to attain that objective,” he said.
He further guaranteed parents and community members that rescue efforts would be intelligence-driven and carefully collaborated, combining both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies while taking into consideration regional appeals for caution to safeguard the lives of the slaves.
The delegation likewise paid a condolence visit to the palace of the Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso Land, and met with Mrs. Mary Oyedokun, partner of a deceased school teacher, alongside her 2 kids. The Presidency mentioned that the specialised rescue group has been directed to focus exclusively on securing the safe release of the abducted pupils and instructors, highlighting the Federal Government’s dedication to fixing the crisis.
Source: Channels Tv