President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of at
least 1,000 forest guards and the deployment of a special rescue team following
the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State.
This was contained in a statement issued by his Special
Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday.
The development comes after a federal government delegation
visited the Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of
Oyo State in the wake of the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community
Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on
May 15, 2026.
“As part of immediate measures to strengthen security in the
area, President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in
Oyo State in collaboration with the state government.
“The delegation also informed community leaders and
lawmakers that their request for the establishment of a military base in the
area would be conveyed to the President for consideration and approval,” the
statement read in part.
Tinubu also ordered a specialised security unit with
advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the
abducted pupils and teachers.
The delegation was led by the President’s Chief of Staff,
Femi Gbajabiamila, and included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; the Chief of Defence Staff,
Christopher Musa; and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public
Communications, Sunday Dare.
They conveyed President Tinubu’s deep concern over the
incident and his commitment to securing the safe return of the victims.
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