A high-level federal delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Esiele and Yawota communities within Oriire Local Government Area.
The delegation is headed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and includes the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu; the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa; the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe; and the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications, Sunday Dare.
The team is expected to proceed to the affected communities, where armed attackers reportedly stormed Baptist Nursery and Primary School as well as other nearby locations, abducting about 46 pupils and teachers in a coordinated raid.
The attack, which occurred in the Ogbomoso axis of Oyo State, has triggered widespread concern nationwide, with growing calls for urgent action to secure the release of the victims.
Sunday Dare, who serves as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, confirmed the development in a post on X on Sunday, noting that President Bola Tinubu had already activated coordinated measures to ensure the victims are rescued and the perpetrators apprehended.
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“A powerful Presidential Delegation just arrived Ogbomoso en route to the villages of Esiele and Yawota where armed men simultaneously raided Baptist Nursery and Primary schools seizing about 46 pupils and teachers,” Dare wrote.
He further stated that the President had instructed security agencies to intensify rescue operations and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
Meanwhile, anxiety continues to rise among residents and relatives of the abducted victims, who are urging both the Federal Government and Oyo State authorities to act swiftly to secure their release.
Security agencies are yet to issue an official update on the situation, although ongoing rescue efforts are reportedly underway.