Bandits Behind Ogbomoso School Abduction Will Face Full Wrath of the Law — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted by gunmen in the Esiele community of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, describing the act as “barbaric” and assuring that the perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law.
The President made this known in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following the attack on the community where several teachers were reportedly kidnapped.
Tinubu expressed sadness over the killing, which occurred while rescue operations were still ongoing, and extended his sympathies to the government and people of Oyo State, particularly the families of the victims.
“I am saddened by the reported killing of one of the teachers kidnapped by the gunmen who invaded the community. I sympathise with Governor Seyi Makinde and commend the steps he has taken on the matter. I sympathise with the families of the kidnapped victims,” the President said.
The President assured Nigerians that security agencies were working tirelessly to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend those responsible for the attack, including collaborators within the affected communities.
According to him, the Federal Government is collaborating closely with the Oyo State Government to ensure the safe return of the abducted victims.
Tinubu also commended the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioners of Police in Oyo and Kwara states for their swift response to the incident and the deployment of tactical and Intelligence Response Team personnel to the area.
“The Federal Government is working with the Oyo State government to rescue all the victims. I commend the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioners of Police in Oyo and Kwara States for their quick intervention and the deployment of a tactical and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) team to rescue the victims,” he stated.
The President further disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police was personally leading a technology-driven operation on his directive, expressing optimism that a breakthrough would soon be achieved.
“The IGP, following my instructions, is personally leading the tech-driven operation. We expect a breakthrough soon. The bandits and all their local collaborators will be fished out and made to face the full wrath of the law,” Tinubu added.
The President also renewed calls for the establishment of state police, saying the growing cases of kidnapping across the country highlight the urgent need for decentralised policing to secure underserved communities.
“Cases of kidnapping further make imperative the establishment of state police to man some of our underserved areas. The National Assembly should accelerate the enactment of the law creating state police,” he said.
