Oyo kidnap: Tinubu approves recruitment of 1,000 forest guards

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of astatine slightest 1,000 wood guards and the deployment of a peculiar rescue squad pursuing the abduction of teachers and students successful Oyo State.

This was contained successful a connection issued by his Special Adviser connected Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday.

The improvement comes aft a national authorities delegation visited the Esiele and Yawota communities successful Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State successful the aftermath of the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School connected May 15, 2026.

“As portion of contiguous measures to fortify information successful the area, President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 wood guards successful Oyo State successful collaboration with the authorities government.

“The delegation besides informed assemblage leaders and lawmakers that their petition for the constitution of a subject basal successful the country would beryllium conveyed to the President for information and approval,” the connection work successful part.

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