The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported “barbaric” killing of one of the abducted teachers from the Esiele community in Ogbomoso, Oyo state. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu assured that security operatives are working “around the clock” to rescue the remaining victims and arrest the bandits and their collaborators. The President also reiterated his call for state police, saying the National Assembly should accelerate the enactment of the law creating state police to man underserved areas.
Key Points:
- The federal government is collaborating with Oyo state to rescue all abducted victims.
- Tinubu commends the IGP for personally leading a tech‑driven operation and expects a breakthrough soon.
- The President sympathises with Governor Makinde and the families of the kidnapped victims.
- Bandits and their local collaborators will be “fished out and made to face the full wrath of the law.”
- The incident strengthens Tinubu’s push for state police to address security gaps in rural communities.
Sources: The Cable
