Oyo rescue has renewed hope for fight against insecurity - Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has hailed the rescue of 44 individuals abducted in the old Oyo National Park as a significant source of hope in Nigeria's ongoing struggle against insecurity. The Sultan congratulated President Bola Tinubu, the rescued pupils, and their teachers, who regained their freedom after 56 days in captivity following their abduction in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

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The rescue will serve as a renewed source of hope for Nigeria in the fight against insecurity.

Expressing gratitude to God and commending the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, and national security and intelligence agencies for their coordinated efforts, the Sultan stated that the successful operation highlights the need for sustained vigilance and stronger collaboration between the government, security agencies, and citizens. He specifically appealed for the same level of urgency and commitment to be applied to securing the speedy rescue and safe release of schoolchildren recently abducted in Borno State, emphasizing that "Every Nigerian life is equally precious and deserving of protection."

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Every Nigerian life is equally precious and deserving of protection.

The Sultan also called on all Nigerians to reject all forms of criminality, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and ritual killings. He asserted that Nigeria would become a safer and stronger nation if people of all faiths unite to confront criminals within their communities and support efforts to rid the country of violent crime. He prayed for the complete physical, emotional, and psychological recovery of the rescued pupils and teachers, urging security agencies to continue their efforts until all abducted Nigerians are freed.

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Since no religion teaches or encourages criminality, Nigeria will become a safer and stronger nation if members of all faiths unite to confront criminals within their communities and support efforts to rid every part of the country of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, ritualism, and every other form of violent crime.