President Bola Tinubu has deployed 1000 forest guards and a special rescue team to Ogbomosho to tame the increasing incursions of bandits and insurgents into the South West region.
- +Tinubu deploys 1000 forest guards, special rescue team to Ogbomosho
- +…. As delegation meets Wife and children of deceased teacher
This followed the report of a high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday, which visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A.
…. As delegation meets Wife and children of deceased teacher
This followed the report of a high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday, which visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026.
BusinessDay gathered that the delegation also met with the wife of the deceased school Teacher, Mary Oyedokun and her two children, where the leader of the team, Femi Gbajabiamila, delivered the President’s condolences with a promise that the family will not suffer.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Sunday, said the delegation conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s deep concern over the incident and his commitment to securing the safe return of the victims.
“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”
Recall that the victims have been displayed in trending several social media handle trending videos, pleading with the President for intervention and rescue as they face inhuman torture by their abductors
Onanuga said 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.
In addition, the President directed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted pupils and teachers.
The delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila, President’s Chief of Staff, and Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, also included the Inspector-General of Police; Tunji Disu; the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare.
Addressing residents in both English and Yoruba, Gbajabiamila said the President’s decision to dispatch the nation’s top security leadership to the affected communities reflected his determination to deploy every available resource towards securing the victims’ release.
“Mr President is deeply troubled by this incident. Whatever it takes, our children and teachers will be brought back home safely. He has issued all necessary directives and is providing every support required by our security agencies to achieve that objective.
“Your pain and anxiety are understood. By the grace of God, your children will return safely to your arms.
“Mr President also saw the appeals from some parents and community members urging caution in the rescue efforts. Let me assure you that the operation will be intelligence-led and carefully coordinated, deploying both kinetic and non-kinetic measures to secure the safe return of the victims,” he said.
The delegation was also at the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, HRM Kabiyesi Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, to commiserate with him and his people.
