Oriire: Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland commends Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue

The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Dawud Akinola (De-Damak) has commended President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful release of the pupils, teachers and other victims abducted in Oriire local government area of Oyo state.

In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Faysol Oluwakemi, the foremost Islamic leader described the development as a moment of relief for the affected families and the entire nation.

Aare Musulumi praised President Tinubu for his commitment to the security of lives and property, noting that the safe return of the victims reflects the importance of sustained support for the nation’s security architecture.

He also lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Office of the National Security Adviser and other security agencies for their professionalism, dedication and coordinated efforts that led to the victims’ release.

He congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde, for his steadfast leadership throughout the period of the abduction. He equally congratulated the people of Oyo state, especially the families of the victims, for their resilience and unwavering hope during the difficult period.

While celebrating the successful rescue, Aare Musulumi stressed the need for continued collaboration among the Federal Government, state governments, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders and citizens to tackle kidnapping and other forms of criminality across the country.

He prayed for the full recovery of the released victims from the physical and emotional impact of their ordeal and asked Almighty Allah to continue to grant peace, security and unity to Oyo State and Nigeria at large.om Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan