President Tinubu sends Ribadu, IGP, Gbajabiamila, Defence Minister to Oyo over abducted pupils and teachers

President Tinubu on Sunday, May 31st, sent a delegation including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu; the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to meet with community leaders and families of teachers, students and pupils abducted from schools in the areaon May 15.

Suspected armed bandits invaded the local government and abducted teachers and pupils from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School all within the local government.

During the visit, the Federal Government delegation met with community leaders and relatives of the victims as efforts continue to secure the release of those still being held captive.

The visit comes amid growing anxiety among residents and relatives of the abducted victims, who have continued to appeal to both the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to secure the safe release of those still in captivity.

Security agencies have yet to provide an official update on the whereabouts of the abductees, but rescue efforts are said to be ongoing.