President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of urgent security measures aimed at tackling insecurity following the abduction of students and teachers in the state.
The announcement was made on Sunday during the visit of a federal government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, where armed men kidnapped pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026.
The delegation, headed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, conveyed the President’s commitment to improving security in the affected communities. He stated that requests for the establishment of a military base in the area would be forwarded to President Tinubu for consideration.
Gbajabiamila further revealed that the President had directed a specialized security team with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted pupils and teachers.
According to him, President Tinubu is deeply concerned about the incident and has instructed security agencies to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the victims are rescued safely.
He also assured residents that the operation would be guided by intelligence and carefully coordinated, combining both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to achieve the safe return of the abductees while minimizing risks.
