Tinubu orders new forest guards and rescue team after Oyo abductions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State following recent abductions. He also directed a specialised security unit to intensify rescue efforts for kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. A federal delegation, led by top security officials, visited affected communities and conveyed the President’s directives. The abductions and violence have left families and communities in distress, prompting calls for more security measures.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in collaboration with the Oyo State Government.
- A federal delegation visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire LGA on Sunday, May 31, 2026 to deliver the President’s directives.
- The abductions took place on May 15, 2026, when armed men attacked three schools in Oriire LGA, taking pupils and teachers captive.
- During the attack, mathematics teacher Michael Oyedokun was beheaded, and two others, including a security operative, were killed.
- The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, assured residents that the rescue operation would be intelligence-led and carefully coordinated.
