Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has welcomed the safe rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State in May, describing it as “worthy of thanksgiving.”
In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi said he was “greatly relieved and delighted” by the news of their release.
He commended the security agencies and all those who worked behind the scenes to secure the victims’ freedom.
“While we celebrate this happy outcome, we must remember that no child should ever have to endure such trauma,” Obi stated.
He, however, noted that recurring incidents of kidnapping, particularly of schoolchildren, underscore the urgent need to strengthen the nation’s security architecture and make the protection of lives and property the foremost responsibility of government.
The former Anambra State governor went on to appreciate all those whose “efforts made their freedom possible”, especially the security agencies.
Reacting to the breakthrough via his official page, Obi wrote: “This is worthy of thanksgiving. I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the scenes.
”While we celebrate this happy outcome, we must remember that no child should ever have to endure such trauma.
”The recurring incidents of kidnapping, particularly of schoolchildren, underscore the urgent need to strengthen our security architecture and make the protection of lives and property the foremost responsibility of government.
”Our children deserve to learn in an atmosphere of safety, not fear. We must continue to work towards building a Nigeria where every child can pursue education without the threat of violence or abduction.
”I rejoice with the children, their families, their schools, and all Nigerians on this heartening development.”
