*Oyo govt hails rescue as triumph of resilience, insists refusal to pay ransom key to tackling insecurity

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the release of the abducted pupils and teachers as big relief for all Nigerians.

Makinde while speaking on television last night, said Nigerians have been waiting for the past 57 days for such a day, stating that it is nothing but a great relief for everybody.

The governor commended all the security agencies for achieving the feat, noting that President Bola Tinubu also deserved to be commended.