FG Deploys Rescue Team, Approves 1,000 Forest Guards in Oyo

Federal Delegation Arrives in Oyo State to Oversee Rescue of Abducted School Pupils and Teachers ================================================================================================

A federal delegation led by President's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has arrived in Oyo State to oversee the rescue of abducted school pupils and teachers. President Bola Tinubu has also approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to be deployed across the state in partnership with the local government. This move aims to strengthen security in the area and prevent future attacks.

The delegation, which includes the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu; the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has been meeting with community leaders and lawmakers to assure them of a safe rescue operation. They informed community leaders that a military base in the area would be considered for approval, and a specialized security unit with advanced rescue capabilities has been directed to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted pupils and teachers.

The delegation was led by Femi Gbajabiamila, President's Chief of Staff, a seasoned politician and lawyer who has been in the public service for over two decades. He has a strong reputation for his straight-forward and no-nonsense approach to governance, which has earned him respect from many.

President Bola Tinubu directed a specialized security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted pupils and teachers. The government had come under intense pressure for not acting faster to rescue the victims. President Tinubu's decision to dispatch the nation's top security leadership to the affected communities reflects his determination to deploy every available resource towards securing the victims' release.

The Oyo State government has been working closely with the federal government to provide support and resources for the rescue operation. The state government has also deployed its own team of security personnel to assist in the operation.

To strengthen security in the state, a 1,000 new forest guards will be recruited. The new personnel will be deployed across the state in partnership with the local government. This move is expected to enhance security in the state and prevent future attacks.

The delegation met with the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, to commiserate with him and his people. They also met with the wife of the deceased school teacher, Mrs. Mary Oyedokun, and her two children. Gbajabiamila delivered the President's condolences with a promise that the family will not suffer financially.

Femi Gbajabiamila said in a statement that President Tinubu's decision to deploy the nation's top security leadership to the affected communities reflected his determination to deploy every available resource towards securing the victims' release. Gbajabiamila assured community leaders and lawmakers that the operation would be intelligence-led and carefully coordinated.

The people of Oyo State are in pain and anxiety, and the President has vowed to bring back their children and teachers safely. President Tinubu saw the appeals from some parents and community members urging caution in the rescue efforts. Gbajabiamila assured them that the operation would be carefully coordinated, and that every effort would be made to secure the release of the abducted pupils and teachers as soon as possible.

The rescue operation is expected to be completed as soon as possible, and the government has promised to provide support and resources to the affected families. The people of Oyo State are calling for swift action to rescue their loved ones.