File. A Nigerian Policeman
The National Association of Yoruba Descendants in North America (Egbe Omo Yoruba of North America) has urged the Federal Government to treat the recent rescue of abducted schoolchildren in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as an opportunity to overhaul security around schools, warning that successful rescue operations should not replace long-term preventive measures.
While applauding security agencies for securing the children’s freedom, the diaspora organisation said the incident once again exposed persistent vulnerabilities within Nigeria’s education system and underscored the need for stronger intelligence gathering, coordinated security operations and community-based crime prevention.
In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Ayodeji Famuyide, and National General Secretary, Rotimi Kuteyi, the group said authorities must shift greater attention from emergency response to preventing attacks before they occur.
“The Ogbomoso abduction should serve as a wake-up call for authorities to strengthen preventive security frameworks rather than relying solely on rescue operations,” the association stated.
