Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has described the safe release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as sheer news for the nation and a testament to effective collaboration between government and security agencies.
The Governor, in a statement on Saturday by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on the successful rescue operation after about 56 days in captivity.
“I congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and my brother Governor Seyi Makinde on the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. Their safe return is a great relief to their families and indeed to all Nigerians,” Adeleke said.
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The Osun governor also commended the professionalism and resilience of the nation’s security forces, noting that their coordinated efforts led to the victims’ release.
He specifically mentioned the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police Force, Department of State Services, National Intelligence Agency, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Office of the National Security Adviser, National Counter Terrorism Centre and Defence Headquarters for what he called painstaking operations.
Adeleke praised the security personnel for conducting the operation with restraint, ensuring the victims were freed unharmed while dismantling the criminal network behind the abduction.
He paid tribute to security personnel who made sacrifices during the operation, praying for the repose of those who died and a quick recovery for those injured.
The governor said the development underscores the need for sustained synergy among security institutions in tackling terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes across the country.
He further urged security agencies, particularly the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, to maintain the momentum in the fight against criminal elements in the state.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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