President Bola Tinubu says he shares in the pain and anxiety of affected families following the attack on communities in Esiele and Yawota, where over 46 pupils and their teachers were abducted in Oriire local government which has triggered nationwide concern over school security.
In a statement released on his X handle today, June 1, the President also commiserated with the family of a teacher k!lled during the att@ck, Mrs Oyedokun, the widow of Michael Oyedokun, who was beheaded by bandits in Oyo State. describing her as a victim whose sacrifice would not be forgotten.
“I also extend my deepest condolences to the family of the late teacher, Mrs Mary Oyedokun. Her sacrifice will not be forgotten, and her family will not be abandoned” he said
He assured that rescue operations would continue in a coordinated and intelligence-driven manner, with the government deploying both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to secure the release of abducted victims.
“Our rescue efforts will be intelligence-led, careful, coordinated, and sustained. We will deploy every lawful tool available, both kinetic and non-kinetic, to ensure our children and teachers are safely returned home” he said
The President’s statement comes days after follows a high-level Federal Government delegation sent to the affected communities in Oriire Local Government Area after the abductions, which occurred on May 15, 2026.
The delegation included senior government and security officials such as the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Defence; and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, among others.