The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed relief and happiness over the successful rescue of all the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire community, Oyo State.
The forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the development, describing it as the outcome of months of coordinated efforts, intelligence gathering, and careful execution.
NGF also celebrated with the families of the victims, noting that the rescue had reunited them with their children and loved ones.
The forum commended the Oyo State Government for working closely with the Nigerian Government to secure the victims’ release.
It praised the security agencies for their professionalism and dedication throughout the operation.
“We are especially proud of the commitment and professionalism of our security forces throughout the operation,” the statement reads.
The Governors expressed confidence that the multi-agency collaboration would lead to more successes in tackling insecurity and rescuing other victims still in captivity.
While sympathising with families affected by kidnapping and related crimes, the forum urged citizens to continue supporting security efforts by providing timely and useful information to law enforcement agencies.
“We appeal to citizens to continue to support government’s efforts to protect lives and property in every part of the country, including giving timely and actionable intelligence to security agencies,” the statement reads.
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