The students and school officials in Oyo State were abducted by suspected terrorists whose affiliation remains unclear, while the pupils in Borno State were kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram fighters believed to belong to the Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) faction.
President Bola Tinubu has failed to mention the recent abduction of students and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as well as the kidnapping of pupils of Mussa Askira Primary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State during his nationwide broadcast marking the third anniversary of his administration.
The students and school officials in Oyo State were abducted by suspected terrorists whose affiliation remains unclear, while the pupils in Borno State were kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram fighters believed to belong to the Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) faction.
Despite mounting concerns over insecurity, recent school attacks, and the fact that pupils and teachers remain in captivity two weeks later, Tinubu, in his Friday speech, maintained that many Nigerian communities and highways are becoming safer and more economically vibrant.
Speaking on security during the anniversary address, the president said his administration had intensified operations against terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, oil thieves, and other criminal elements threatening the peace of the country.
