The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that coordinated security operations are underway to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in recent attacks in Oyo and Borno states, reiterating that their safe return remains a top national priority.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to defeating terrorism, stating that security and intelligence agencies have been directed to deploy all lawful measures to rescue the victims and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
At least 82 pupils were abducted between May 13 and 15 in separate incidents across both states.
In Borno, 42 pupils were taken after armed groups attacked schools in Askira Uba and Chibok Local Government Areas on May 13 and 14. In Oyo State, 40 pupils were abducted on May 15 during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School; and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area.
The Oyo incident also claimed the lives of a mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun, a motorcyclist, and a security operative during rescue efforts.
