By RhemDy News
The Oyo State Government has described the Friday rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers at Oriire Local Government Area of the State as a victory for resilience and principled leadership.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Oyo State Government expressed gratitude that the victims regained their freedom after weeks in captivity.
"We are happy to report to our people in Oyo State that our children and teachers at Oriire have been released from captivity," Oyelade announced.
The Commissioner said the successful rescue marked a significant test of government's resolve against criminal elements, stressing that it remained committed to resisting the payment of ransom despite pressure to adopt what it described as a "quick-fix" approach.
Oyelade stated that by refusing to throw money at bandits to secure a temporary solution, the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration had demonstrated courage and a long-term commitment to tackling kidnapping and banditry.
He noted that yielding to ransom demands would only encourage criminals and strengthen their operations.
The commissioner added that the administration's approach reflected its determination to confront insecurity through pragmatic and sustainable measures rather than actions that could embolden criminal gangs seeking to destabilise the country.
He further reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting the lives and property of residents while continuing to work with security agencies to rid Oyo State of kidnapping and other criminal activities.
RhemDy News reports that security agencies comprising the military, the police and Department of State Services (DSS) rescued the pupils and their teachers on Friday after 57 days in the terrorists' den.
Emerging reports indicate that security agents neutralised unconfirmed number of terrorists while eight others were apprehended and taken into the DSS custody.
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