Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from a school in Oyo State, describing the operation as a major victory in the fight against insecurity.
The victims, who were kidnapped in May in Ogbomoso, regained their freedom after weeks in captivity following a coordinated security operation involving multiple agencies.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday, the governor praised President Bola Tinubu for providing the leadership that made the rescue possible and commended the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for their professionalism and resilience throughout the operation.
Sanwo-Olu said the successful rescue offers renewed hope to families and communities affected by insecurity, noting that the operation demonstrates the Federal Government’s determination to safeguard lives and restore public confidence.
He also congratulated Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, the government and people of Oyo State, particularly residents of Ogbomoso, on the safe return of the victims.
“The successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers is a huge relief. It reflects the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to addressing insecurity across the country. I commend the courage, resilience and professionalism of our security operatives whose efforts made this outcome possible,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu added that the operation should strengthen public confidence in the nation’s security architecture and reaffirmed the need for continued collaboration among federal and state governments as well as security agencies to combat criminality across the country.
