Amanze Chinonye
The Federal Government has announced a series of security measures, including the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and the deployment of a specialised rescue team, following the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, Prime Business Africa reports.
The measures were disclosed on Sunday during a visit by a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities, where pupils and teachers of Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School were abducted on May 15, 2026.
Leading the delegation, the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s concern over the incident and reassured residents that efforts were underway to secure the victims’ release.
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According to the delegation, the President has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in partnership with the Oyo State Government to strengthen security and surveillance in vulnerable areas.
The delegation also informed community leaders and lawmakers that their request for the establishment of a military base in the area would be forwarded to the President for consideration.
In addition, President Tinubu directed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify operations aimed at securing the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers.
Other members of the delegation included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu; the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare.
Addressing residents in English and Yoruba, Gbajabiamila said the President had mobilised the nation’s top security leadership to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to securing the victims’ release.
He assured residents that all necessary directives had been issued to security agencies and that both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies would be deployed in an intelligence-led operation to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers.
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The delegation also visited the palace of the Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye to commiserate with the traditional ruler and the people of Ogbomoso over the incident.
The officials further met with Mrs. Mary Oyedokun, wife of a deceased teacher affected by the tragedy, and her two children. Gbajabiamila conveyed President Tinubu’s condolences and assured the family of the Federal Government’s support.
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address growing security concerns in the area and secure the release of the abducted victims.
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