Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended the Federal Government’s efforts that eventually led to the release of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Yilwatda, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Information), Abimbola Tooki, also congratulated all the security agencies and Nigerians for the relief occasioned by the release of the victims after 56 days of anxiety, uncertainty and emotional anguish.
The APC national chairman described the successful rescue as a reassuring demonstration of the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians.
Yilwatda on the abducted pupils, teachers
He noted that the painstaking collaboration among the nation’s security agencies, working in close coordination with the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government, played a critical role in securing the safe release of the pupils and their teachers.
Yilwatda expressed profound sympathy for the victims and their families, acknowledging the immense psychological, emotional and mental trauma they endured throughout their captivity.
He prayed that God would grant them complete healing, renewed strength and the courage to overcome the painful memories of their ordeal.
He particularly commended the gallantry, professionalism and resilience of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), local intelligence networks and every other security and emergency agency that contributed to the operation.
According to him, the successful outcome underscored the importance of intelligence sharing, inter-agency cooperation and sustained collaboration in confronting the nation’s security challenges.
The APC national chairman also applauded the Oyo State Government for its cooperation with the Federal Government and security agencies throughout the rescue efforts.
He said the seamless partnership between both levels of government demonstrated that national security was a shared responsibility that transcended political affiliations and must always be pursued in the overriding interest of the Nigerian people.
Professor Yilwatda reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the APC-led Federal Government to guarantee the safety and security of every Nigerian.
He stated, that under the leadership of President Tinubu, the administration remained resolute in strengthening the nation’s security architecture, improving intelligence gathering, deploying modern technology and providing the necessary support to security agencies to ensure that criminal elements have no safe haven anywhere in the country.
“The safety of Nigerians remains the foremost responsibility of government.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaving no stone unturned in his determination to rid the country of criminality and create a secure environment where every Nigerian can live, work, learn and pursue legitimate livelihoods without fear,” he stated.
Celebrating the safe return of the captives, he urged Nigerians to continue supporting the security agencies by providing credible and timely information capable of preventing criminal activities and aiding ongoing security operations.
He stressed that defeating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes required collective vigilance and active collaboration between citizens and security institutions.
The APC national chairman reaffirmed the party’s confidence in the ongoing security reforms of the Tinubu administration.
This was as he assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to intensify efforts until every part of the country was safe, peaceful and secure for all.
The abducted school pupils and their teachers were safely rescued from captivity by security operatives, on Friday, after spending 56 days with their abductors.
The operation was dramatic, as it was highly emotional, given the nationwide fear and apprehension that followed what has been widely condemned as a barbaric act of abduction of young school pupils and their teachers.
The fear was aggravated by the inhuman beheading of the school teacher, Michael Oyedokun, who was said to have attempted to escape from the abductors.
The rescue of the abducted pupils and their teachers has drawn wide applause across the country, as jubilant Nigerians were full of praises for President Bola Tinubu, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde and the security agencies.
