The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended the Federal Government’s efforts that eventually led to the release of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Information, Abimbola Tooki, also congratulates all the Security Agencies as well as all Nigerians for the relief occasioned by the release of the victims after days of anxiety, uncertainty and emotional anguish.
The statement describes the successful rescue as a reassuring demonstration of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians. He noted that the painstaking collaboration among the nation’s security agencies, working in close coordination with the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government, played a critical role in securing the safe release of the pupils and their teachers.
Professor Yilwatda expressed profound sympathy for the victims and their families, acknowledging the immense psychological, emotional and mental trauma they endured throughout their captivity. He prayed that God would grant them complete healing, renewed strength and the courage to overcome the painful memories of their ordeal.
The statement further commends the gallantry, professionalism and resilience of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and local intelligence networks as well as every other security and emergency agency that contributed to the operation.
It also maintains successful outcomes underscores the importance of intelligence sharing, inter-agency cooperation and sustained collaboration in confronting the nation’s security challenges.
While celebrating the safe return of the captives, Professor Yilwatda urges Nigerians to continue supporting the security agencies by providing credible and timely information capable of preventing criminal activities and aiding ongoing security operations. He stressed that defeating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes requires collective vigilance and active collaboration between citizens and security institutions.
The APC National Chairman reaffirmed the party’s confidence in the ongoing security reforms of the Tinubu administration and assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to intensify efforts until every part of the country is safe, peaceful and secure for all.
