We Will Deploy Every Lawful Tool Available To Ensure Our Children, Teachers Are Safely Returned Home

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised that all efforts will be made to rescue the teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State.

According to him, security agencies have been directed to deploy every lawful means available, including both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches, to ensure the safe return of the victims.

“Our rescue efforts will be intelligence-led, careful, coordinated, and sustained. We will deploy every lawful tool available, both kinetic and non-kinetic, to ensure our children and teachers are safely returned home,” President Tinubu said in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (left), addressing the families of teachers and pupils abducted in Ahoro, Esiele, Yawota Community in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, during his visit to the community. PHOTO: Oyo Gov’s Media Unit

The President also expressed sorrow over the killing of a teacher during the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and extended his condolences to the wife of the deceased, Mrs. Mary Oyedokun.

“I also extend my deepest condolences to Mrs. Mary Oyedokun, the wife of the late school teacher and her family. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten, and his family will not be abandoned,” he stated.