The Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has asked whether the Federal Government should bomb locations suspected to be holding kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
He posed the question while responding on The Morayo Show on Wednesday, to concerns over the stalled rescue of the victims, more than 50 days after their abduction.
Gunmen had, on May 15, 2026, stormed three schools in Oriire, abducting over 39 pupils, some as young as two years old, alongside seven teachers.
One of the teachers, Michael Oyedokun, who taught mathematics, was beheaded shortly after the attack, deepening fears over the safety of the remaining hostages amid negotiations that have yet to secure their release.
Asked whether the victims had been forgotten given the length of their captivity, Bwala said the government was aware of their condition and was prioritising a safe rescue over public pressure.
