A university don and Director of the National Education Summit, Professor Ambassador Adams Agahiu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Armed Forces for the rescue of students and teachers abducted from Oriire schools in Oyo State.
Agahiu gave the commendation while speaking with journalists on Sunday, describing the rescue operation as a demonstration of the Federal Government’s resolve to combat terrorism and kidnapping across the country.
According to him, the President directed the military to block the escape routes of the abductors within 24 hours of the incident, a move he said contributed significantly to the eventual release of the victims.
“The security forces refused to yield to the demands of the abductors. They were denied access to food, weapons and other forms of support, while some of their alleged informants were arrested, weakening their operations and leading to the release of the victims,” he said.
Agahiu praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for what he described as professionalism and resilience in carrying out the rescue mission without yielding to the kidnappers’ demands.
He also lauded President Tinubu for providing support to the military in its ongoing operations against terrorism and other violent crimes across the country.
According to him, sustained military offensives have led to the recovery of several communities previously occupied by insurgent groups in parts of the North-East and North-West.
The professor urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Armed Forces in their efforts to tackle insecurity and restore peace across the country.
