Oyo victims’ rescue: S’West Fulani chiefs commend Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies 

The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South-West Nigeria, under the leadership of its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Dr. Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, has expressed joy over the successful rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

In a statement issued by its media office, the council commended the security agencies for their professionalism, resilience, and commitment, which culminated in the safe rescue of the victims without any loss of life, despite the time they spent in captivity.

The council noted that the successful operation reflects the dedication, competence, and effective coordination of Nigeria’s security architecture, as well as the commitment of the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Oyo State government led by Governor Seyi Makinde to safeguarding the lives and welfare of citizens.

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The council also urged Nigerians, particularly residents of the South West, to promote peace, unity, and mutual understanding while rejecting every form of ethnic profiling, division, terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities capable of undermining security and peaceful coexistence across the region.

“As resident communities, we shall continue to cooperate with government and security agencies in all peace-building initiatives and security efforts aimed at protecting lives and property across our towns, villages, and forests. Together, we can build a safer, more peaceful, and prosperous South West and Nigeria as a whole,” the statement said.

The council expressed appreciation to President Tinubu, Governor Makinde, the service chiefs, and the heads of the nation’s security and intelligence agencies for responding to the calls of well-meaning Nigerians, including the Fulani leadership, and ensuring the prompt rescue of the abducted pupils and their teachers.

It prayed for lasting peace, harmony, and sustainable development across Nigeria, expressing optimism that insecurity would soon become a thing of the past.