I have approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in collaboration with the Oyo State Government. - President Tinubu

 

I have approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in collaboration with the Oyo State Government. I have also directed the deployment of a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers. The communities’ request for the establishment of a military base in the area is receiving urgent consideration. I share the pain and anxiety of the affected families

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. I also extend my deepest condolences to Mrs Mary Oyedokun, the wife of the late school teacher and her family. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten, and his family will not be abandoned’ - President Tinubu