Oyo abduction: Abiodun, Obasa hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue of pupils, teachers

Author: NwaforPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & LawPolitics
Oyo abduction: Abiodun, Obasa hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue of pupils, teachers

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies for successfully rescuing pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State. Abiodun said the operation demonstrated Tinubu's commitment to tackling insecurity and noted that the arrest and neutralization of some abductors sent a strong message. Obasa called the rescue a major victory for the country.

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