Minister of Education on Saturday praised President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the safe recovery of pupils and teachers abducted near Ogbomoso in Oyo State, describing the operation as evidence of the federal government’s commitment to protecting children.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, commended the coordinated effort by the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS) the Nigeria Police Force and other agencies that, he said, freed the victims and arrested the perpetrators without harm to those held.
Alausa spoke through his Special Adviser on media and communications Attah Ikharo.
“The successful rescue of these innocent children and their teachers is a moment of great relief for the nation,” Alausa said.
He lauded President Tinubu’s leadership and thanked Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for cooperating with security agencies and supporting efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate the rescued pupils and teachers.
Alausa also expressed sympathy for the victims and their families and urged prompt physical and psychological care.
He said the Federal Ministry of Education would work with stakeholders to strengthen school safety across the country under the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda, and appealed to parents, communities and school authorities to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces.
