Aare Oladotun Hassan
The Aare Yoruba Agbaye President of Yoruba Council Worldwide, Sooko Agoriesin of Ile-Ife, His Royal Majesty, Aare Oladotun Hassan, Esq, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Publicity Secretary and spokesperson of YCW, Ogbeni Gboyega Adeoye, the Sooko Agoriesin described the rescue as a laudable achievement and a testament to the commitment of the Federal Government and security agencies to safeguarding the lives of citizens, especially vulnerable children and teachers.
The President praised the courage, professionalism, and dedication of the security personnel involved, noting that the safe return of the victims after 56 days in captivity brought relief to their families, the people of Oyo State, and Nigerians at large.
“We specially acknowledge the bravery of the security and intelligence teams who neutralized some of the terrorists during the operation. We also call for thorough and diligent investigation and prosecution of the 8 arrested suspects,” he said.
Sooko Agoriesin further commended President Tinubu for providing the necessary leadership and support that enabled the security agencies to carry out the operation successfully.
“I commend His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and our gallant security agencies — the Nigeria Police Force, DSS, Air Force, Army, Special Forces, and local vigilantes — for the successful rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire LGA of Oyo State.
“The safe return of these innocent children and their teachers demonstrates government’s determination to protect lives and property. The bravery of our security personnel deserves commendation.
“We urge the government and security agencies not to relent in efforts to completely defeat criminal elements and ensure that schools and communities across Nigeria remain safe for learning and development,” he added.
The monarch also expressed sympathy with the families of the victims over the trauma endured, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives during the incident.
He called for sustained investment in intelligence gathering, community security partnerships, and proactive measures to prevent future attacks, stressing that peace and security remain critical to national development.
