Yoruba leaders laud Tinubu, Makinde, others over rescue of Oriire victims

…seeks immortalisation of killed victims 

The pro-Yoruba group, Yoruba Leaders of Thought (YLT), has lauded President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies for rescuing pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The group, in a statement signed by its National Secretary, Mr Bayo Aina, described the operation, which involved all security agencies, vigilantes, and the Amotekun security outfit, as a reflection of the good work the Nigerian Armed Forces have been doing to make the country safe in the face of the escalated activities of bandits across the nation.

“It is heartwarming that our security agencies were able to rescue these children and their teachers who have been in captivity for over 54 days. 

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“This singular action has made us proud of our military and further assured Nigerians that we have a military that is capable of protecting lives and properties in the country. We lauded their effort,  just as we commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership qualities,” the group said.

It commiserated with the families of the late Mr Michael Oyedokun and other security officers who lost their lives during the operation.

The Prince Tajudeen Olusi-led group said, “It is heartwarming that no ransom was paid for the release of the abductees, which further showed that the security agencies’ operation was top-notch.”

He called on the federal government to immortalise Mr Michael Oyedokun, Army officer, and other personnel who lost their lives during the operation.

The Yoruba leaders said the multifaceted approach employed by the military in rescuing the abductees should be used in ensuring the release of other abductees in other states of the federation.

It called on the government to investigate the involvement of foreigners in various crimes across the country, noting that these foreigners were the source of weapons used by bandits.