The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State, describing their safe return after 56 days in captivity as a relief while urging the Federal Government to strengthen measures to prevent similar incidents.
The opposition party made its position known in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.
While noting that details of the rescue operation were still limited, the PDP commended the efforts of the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, security agencies and other individuals and organisations that contributed to securing the victims’ release.
“Although details of the rescue remain limited, we commend the Federal Government, Oyo State government, security agencies and all individuals and organisations whose efforts contributed to the safe return of the victims,” the party said.
The PDP described the ordeal of the abducted pupils and teachers as traumatic, stressing that no child or educator should be exposed to such experiences in the course of pursuing education.
