Kwankwaso Urges FG To Prioritise Immediate Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed concern over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, calling on the federal government to treat their rescue as an urgent national priority.

Kwankwaso, in a statement shared via his X account on Monday, said the prolonged ordeal of the victims remains deeply troubling, noting that they have spent an extended period in the custody of their abductors.

He lamented that the abducted students and teachers were unable to celebrate recent festivities with their families due to their continued detention.

“I am deeply disturbed by the ongoing plight of the abducted students and teachers, kidnapped from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State,” he wrote.

“Like many other victims still in captivity, they have endured prolonged hardship, missing precious moments including the recent festivities with their families and loved ones.”

Kwankwaso urged the government to intensify efforts toward securing their release, insisting that their rescue must be treated as a matter of urgent national importance.

“It is imperative that the government treats their rescue as a matter of urgent priority, while taking decisive steps to prevent such incidents from recurring,” he stated.

He further warned that insecurity remains a fundamental threat to national stability, stressing the need for stronger action.

“Nigeria must break free from the chains of insecurity. The dignity and sanctity of every human life must be protected,” he added.