JUST IN: SENATE APPROVES ₦50 MILLION SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF TEACHERS, SOLDIERS KILLED IN OYO RESCUE OPERATION

SENATE APPROVES ₦50 MILLION SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF TEACHERS, SOLDIERS KILLED IN OYO RESCUE OPERATION


The Nigerian Senate has approved a ₦50 million donation to the families of five individuals who lost their lives during the rescue operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The approval, announced during Wednesday's plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, provides ₦10 million to each of the five bereaved families in recognition of what lawmakers described as their sacrifice in the nation's fight against insecurity.

Akpabio said the intervention was aimed at supporting the welfare of the children and dependants left behind by the deceased.

The donation followed the Senate's adoption of a motion moved by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), commending President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers after 56 days in captivity.

According to Bamidele, the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers from two schools in Oriire Local Government Area shocked the nation and highlighted the growing threat of organised criminal activities in the South-West.

He noted that following President Tinubu's directive for an intensive security operation, intelligence-driven efforts by the military and other security agencies led to the successful rescue of the victims on July 10, the neutralisation of several suspected criminals and the arrest of eight suspected terrorists.

The Senate stated that the successful operation had restored confidence among Nigerians, particularly parents and school communities, while reinforcing the message that criminal groups would not be allowed to operate freely.

Lawmakers also called for comprehensive medical treatment and welfare support for Lance Corporal Adamu Hussain of the 81 Battalion, who sustained serious injuries while protecting the abducted children during the rescue mission.

The Senate paid tribute to the three soldiers who died during the operation—Lieutenant F.A. Isaac, Private Silas Musa and Sergeant Abena John Jerome—as well as the two teachers who also lost their lives.

On Tuesday, senators observed a minute of silence in honour of the fallen personnel and teachers, reaffirming their commitment to improving national security, strengthening the protection of schools and vulnerable communities, and enhancing the welfare of security personnel serving in high-risk operations.

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