Abduction: Tinubu sends Ribadu, IGP, Gbajabiamila, ministers to Oyo villages
The president approved 1,000 forest guards and a specialized rescue unit as federal officials pressed for the victims’ release.
- On Sunday, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oyo State following the May 15, 2026, abduction of about 46 pupils and teachers.
- President Bola Tinubu approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and directed a specialized security unit to intensify rescue efforts for the abductees.
- The delegation visited the Soun of Ogbomoso, HRM Kabiyesi Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, and met Mrs. Mary Oyedokun, the wife of a deceased teacher, while community leaders requested establishment of a military base.
- Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga relayed the Chief of Staff's pledge: "Whatever it takes, our children and teachers will be brought back home safely," confirming an intelligence-led, carefully coordinated operation.
- Ongoing rescue efforts in Orire and Ogbomoso LGAs employ both kinetic and non-kinetic measures as the Federal Government coordinates with local leadership to secure the abductees' safe return.
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Oyo Kidnap: Tinubu orders 1,000 forest guards, deploys special rescue team
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government high-powered delegation on Sunday, visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. The delegation conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s deep concern and his commitment to securing the safe return of the victims. As an immediate mea…
Oyo school abductions: Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team
President Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards and a tactical rescue team to secure the release of pupils and teachers in the Oyo school abductions. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-school-abductions-tinubu-deploys-1000-forest-guards-tactical-rescue-team/
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Nigerian News. Latest Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.Abduction: Tinubu sends Ribadu, IGP, Gbajabiamila, ministers to Oyo villages
A presidential delegation is on its way to Esiele and Yawota villages in Orire and Ogbomosho LGAs of Oyo State, following the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in schools in the state. The delegation is led by Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Tunde Disu, Inspector General of Police. Other members of the delegation are General Christopher Musa – Minister of Defence, Joseph Te…
Tinubu Okays Recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards in Oyo
By Aduragbemi Omiyale President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State in collaboration with the state government. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Sunday. The recruitment follows a visit to Esiele and Yawota communities […]
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