Oyo Schoolchildren’s Rescue: Senator Orji Kalu Commends President Tinubu, NSA, Others

Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Describing the development as a great relief to the victims, their families, and the nation, Senator Kalu, who is the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, praised the coordinated efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other security and intelligence agencies whose professionalism and resilience made the rescue possible.

The former Governor of Abia State said the successful operation reflects the importance of sustained collaboration among Nigeria’s security institutions and the continued support of the Federal Government in tackling insecurity across the country.

While congratulating the rescued victims and their families, Senator Kalu urged politicians and public office holders across party lines to refrain from politicising issues of national security.

“Security is not a partisan matter. Criminals do not ask their victims which political party they belong to before attacking them. When our security agencies record successes, every Nigerian should be encouraged because such victories belong to the nation as a whole.

“I commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, the National Security Adviser for coordinating intelligence and security operations, and our gallant security personnel whose sacrifices continue to keep our country safe. They deserve our appreciation and support.

“I appeal to politicians and public commentators to avoid playing politics with issues of security. What Nigerians expect from all of us is constructive support, responsible engagement, and a united front against criminality. Our collective objective should be the protection of lives and property, irrespective of political differences.”

Senator Kalu expressed sympathy for the families who endured weeks of anxiety during the victims’ captivity and prayed for the full physical and emotional recovery of those rescued.

He further urged the security agencies to sustain the momentum by intensifying intelligence gathering, improving inter-agency collaboration, and ensuring that those responsible for acts of kidnapping and terrorism are brought to justice.

The lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to supporting legislative measures and policies that would strengthen Nigeria’s security institutions and enhance the safety of all Nigerians, particularly schoolchildren, while calling on citizens to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing credible and timely information in the collective fight against insecurity.