The release of abducted students and teachers in Oyo State is a moment of relief for families, communities and the entire education sector. The safe return of the victims represents a victory against criminal elements and demonstrates the importance of coordinated security efforts. However, beyond the immediate celebration, the incident carries deeper lessons about Nigeria’s security architecture and the urgent need to strengthen forest security across the region.

The principal of one of the schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and security operatives following the release of…

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