FG Vows to Secure Safe Return of Abducted Oyo, Borno Pupils

The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to the safe rescue of 82 pupils and a teacher who were abducted during separate attacks in Oyo and Borno states. Minister Mohammed Idris stated that the government is determined to defeat terrorism and ensure the safe return of every child and teacher currently in captivity.

The abductions occurred between May 13 and May 15, with 42 pupils taken in Borno State and 40 in Oyo State. Idris emphasized that these attacks are not just assaults on families but on the nation's future and educational values.

The government has deployed security agencies and a specialized rescue team, with efforts coordinated among various security forces, including the Nigerian Army and Police. President Bola Tinubu has directed that no effort will be spared to bring the perpetrators to justice, and a comprehensive approach to national security is being adopted, which includes intelligence-led operations and socio-economic interventions.