PDP faction welcomes release of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers, urges stronger security

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed relief over the release of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. The Kabiru Turaki-led faction described the freedom of the victims as a welcome development.

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Although details of the rescue remain limited, we commend the security agencies and all individuals and organisations whose efforts contributed to the safe return of the victims.

In a statement signed by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the faction commended security agencies and other individuals and organizations for their efforts in securing the safe return of the hostages. The statement acknowledged that details surrounding the release were still unclear but emphasized that no child or teacher should endure the trauma of abduction while pursuing education.

The PDP faction urged the federal government to implement decisive measures to prevent similar incidents, stressing that the protection of lives and property is the government's foremost responsibility. This call comes after the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, an attack that resulted in the death of one teacher and drew widespread condemnation.

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no child or teacher should be exposed to the trauma of abduction while pursuing or providing education.

The statement represents the latest intervention from the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction, which is currently engaged in a leadership dispute with another camp within Nigeria's main opposition party.

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protecting lives and property remains the government’s primary responsibility.