STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT
PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPRESSES JOY OVER THE RESCUE OF ORIIRE ABDUCTED CHILDREN AND TEACHERS, COMMENDS SECURITY AGENCIES
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security forces.
President Tinubu praised the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the DSS and the police, for working round the clock in the last 56 days to secure the release of the abducted children and their teachers without any collateral damage and for arresting eight of the abductors and neutralising others.
President Tinubu regretted the anguish that the children and their teachers, as well as members of their families and the entire nation, have experienced since the sad occurrence.
For cooperating with the Federal Government in all rescue efforts, President Tinubu commended the Oyo State Government and charged it to ensure adequate security around schools across the state.
"I am profoundly happy that our security forces successfully rescued the abducted pupils and teachers from Orire, Ogbomoso in Oyo State today after a military, police and intelligence-driven operation that neutralised some of the terrorists that perpetrated the evil act and the arrest of eight of them.
"This successful military operation has ended the siege and standoff of over 50 days and has brought relief to the entire nation and the affected families in particular. On behalf of the country, I express my gratitude to the officers and men of our armed forces, the intelligence agencies and the police for the safe rescue of the children and their teachers.
"My government will get justice for these children and their teachers and for the family of Mr Oyedokun, who the terrorists gruesomely murdered.
"I must commend the government of Oyo State for working cooperatively with us in bringing this unfortunate incident to a successful end," the President said.
President Tinubu has also directed that the emergency agencies work with the Oyo State Government to provide all necessary medical and relief support to the children and the teachers.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
July 10, 2026
Soldiers are now feeding well, we increase their salary from N49k to N100K.
-- Defence Minister
Bro, can a Nigerian feed well with N100k in this Tinubu's economy?
Are Soldiers not paying other bills aside food?
Bro, I'm tired 😫
Obi is sacrificing his comfort, business and his life to save Nigeria…when he could’ve simply joined Otedola and the likes of Adenuga in supporting BAT—in exchange for personal favors.
Peter Obi is the most selfless Nigerian right now.
@chibzyyyy They hide her name because she is Yoruba then they called the other's name because she is IGBO.
Many Yoruba people are évíl especially their media.
The thing is, El-Rufai knew tTinubu is incompetent, wicked, & should never be close to the seat of power, but because El-Rufai was expecting something from Tinubu, he lied about many public figures, dragged the northern elders forum, & did many things.
I will never forget El-Rufa’i’s utterances pre 2023 elections.
Zero pity for him!
Nasir @elrufai Danced Buga in UK to the pains of the Nigerian People. He answered Questions for a Shady Presidential candidate at Chatham house. Today the same Man he supported has Jailed him for so long his wives are begging for his Freedom.
I have ZERO sympathy for him. 😤🤬
Dear @mehdirhasan
This lying double-mouthed dishonest aide called Daniel Bwala that you publicly exposed his hypocrisy to the world a few months ago, now claims Al Jazeera “apologised” to him over your interview with him.
Please is this claim true?
And if true, what exactly did Al Jazeera apologise to him for?
Dear Nigerians,
Pls retweet until @mehdirhasan sees this and publicly responds to clear the air.
The North remembers! 😂
Tinubu barb El Rufai.
The North remembers! 😂
Tinubu charge El Rufai.
The North remembers! 😂
El Rufai's mother died while El Rufai was in custody.
The North remembers! 😂
They packed El Rufai again just after burying his mother.
The North remembers! 😂
Over 2 months in custody.
The North remembers! 😂
It is either the North has developed amnesia or they don't remember shit. 😂
"Kenneth Okonkwo said as my spokesperson he has so many hidden things that if he is provoked or sued, he will bring out and that's the only thing I'm suing him for - to bring those things out..."
Peter Obi explains why he is suing his former spokesperson.
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar, who was used by Buhari to remove CJN Walter Onnoghen from office, has been sent to Kuje Prison for bribery
Power is Transient!
I’m not a big fan of @elrufai and will never be but when you see someone like @officialABAT who can do anything to his close associate to the point of death, you must understand and appreciate that he has no good plan for Nigeria even you that want to kill yourself for him.
No one is exempt from his brutality.
A lot of Muslims have been killed because of Boko haram. Bandits are doing damage in Kastina and the question is Peter Obi responsible? Why are you allowing yourself to be gullible?