Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on May 15.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the development as a major relief and a testament to the commitment of President Bola Tinubu's administration to addressing insecurity and protecting lives across the country.
Sanwo-Olu praised the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies involved in the operation that led to the release of the victims after more than 55 days in captivity.
The governor also expressed solidarity with Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the affected families and residents of Ogbomoso, noting that the successful rescue has restored hope to the community and the wider Southwest region.
According to him, the operation demonstrates the resilience and dedication of Nigeria's security personnel in the ongoing fight against insecurity.
Sanwo-Olu said the rescue was a significant achievement and commended the gallant efforts of the security agencies that made it possible, while rejoicing with the people of Oyo State over the safe return of the victims.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on May 15.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the development as a major relief and a testament to the commitment of President Bola Tinubu's administration to addressing insecurity and protecting lives across the country.
Sanwo-Olu praised the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies involved in the operation that led to the release of the victims after more than 55 days in captivity.
The governor also expressed solidarity with Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the affected families and residents of Ogbomoso, noting that the successful rescue has restored hope to the community and the wider Southwest region.
According to him, the operation demonstrates the resilience and dedication of Nigeria's security personnel in the ongoing fight against insecurity.
Sanwo-Olu said the rescue was a significant achievement and commended the gallant efforts of the security agencies that made it possible, while rejoicing with the people of Oyo State over the safe return of the victims.