THE Presidency has announced the rescue of all teachers and pupils abducted in Orire area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
News Point Nigeria reports that the announcement was made on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, through a post on his official X account.
Onanuga disclosed that security agencies successfully secured the freedom of the victims, bringing an end to the uncertainty surrounding their abduction.
“Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” the presidential spokesman wrote.
However, the Presidency did not provide details of the operation or the circumstances that led to the release of the abducted teachers and schoolchildren.
Security agencies are yet to issue an official statement on the rescue operation as of the time of filing this report.
He added that security agencies would provide a full account of the operation soon.
“In the course of the rescue operation, eight of the kidnappers were arrested and are now in DSS custody, while some of them were neutralised.
There was no quid pro quo in the rescue, as one of the terrorists, a kingpin whose release was demanded by the kidnappers, is being prosecuted for his atrocities. The security agencies will give full account soon,” he added.
In a video shared alongside the statement, a woman believed to be one of the rescued teachers was seen thanking President Bola Tinubu for securing their release.
The schoolchildren were also seen eating biscuits and joining the teacher in chanting, “Thank you, sir,” at the end of her remarks.
“Hello sir, our father, we are grateful. Mr President, sir, we are grateful. We understand your commitment to our safety and we appreciate all you did for us. We could see your hand in this.
Thank you very much. Every security operative tried so much, and that is why we are still alive today. We are very grateful to you. Thank you very much,” the teacher said.