A high-powered Federal Government delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of about 46 pupils and teachers from Baptist Nursery and Primary Schools in Esiele and Yawota communities of Orire Local Government Area.
The delegation, led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, comprises top government and security officials, including the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd); the Minister of Power, Mr. Joseph Tegbe; and the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare.
According to a statement by Mr. Dare, the team moved directly to the affected communities shortly after arriving in Ogbomoso to assess the security situation and coordinate ongoing rescue efforts.
He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had ordered an immediate and coordinated security response aimed at securing the safe release of the abducted pupils and teachers, while intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators.
The statement noted that security agencies have already been mobilised and are working in collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure the victims are rescued unharmed and those behind the abduction are brought to justice.
He said the visit by the delegation underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the incident and strengthening security measures in affected communities as efforts continue to secure the freedom of the abductees.
