President Bola Tinubu on Friday, disclosed that the Ansaru terrorist group was responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The President made the revelation in a personally signed statement shortly after the presidency confirmed the safe rescue of the victims.
President Tinubu pointed out that Nigeria has a reason to give thanks over the safe rescue of the pupils and teachers.
He also saluted the security forces who according to him, displayed courage, discipline and professionalism in ensuring the safe return of the victims.
The President vowed that Nigeria will not give in to terror, adding that the government will protect the people, and ensure peace prevails across the country.
“Tonight, our nation has reason to give thanks.
“The children and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State have been rescued by our security forces, alive and unharmed. No ransom was paid. No concession was made.
“I salute every officer and operative whose courage, discipline, and professionalism made this possible.
“To those who seek to spread fear through terror, know that the Nigerian state will pursue you relentlessly. We will protect our people, defend our communities, and never relent until peace and security prevail across our country,” President Tinubu wrote in the statement released on 𝕏.
