Tinubu Reacts to Mass Rescues

President Bola Tinubu has publicly lauded the nation’s security agencies following the successful liberation of dozens of abducted citizens in two separate, high-profile incidents across Niger and Kwara states. His expression of thanks came in a statement released on Sunday, which served as both an acknowledgment of the breakthrough and a firm reiteration of his commitment to national security.

The President confirmed the safe return of two distinct groups of victims whose abductions had caused widespread public distress. This dual rescue operation has offered a moment of collective relief and a much-needed demonstration of operational success by the security forces.

Tinubu anchored his commitment to security by recalling a significant recent decision he made regarding his international itinerary. He highlighted the cancellation of a high-profile diplomatic trip, signaling where his priorities lay during the crisis.

“You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me to coordinate the security efforts at home,” the President stated, implying that his physical presence and direct coordination were integral to the positive outcomes.

He then detailed the specific successes achieved by the security apparatus over the preceding days, starting with the incident in Kwara State.

“Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued,” Tinubu announced, confirming the comprehensive recovery of every person seized from the religious gathering.

The President was equally pleased to report on the situation in Niger State, which involved the sensitive matter of school abductions.

“I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State, have been recovered,” he confirmed, marking a significant win in the efforts to secure the release of the abducted schoolchildren.

Tinubu emphasized that his oversight of the national security landscape is continuous and granular, extending far beyond the recent rescue operations.

He assured the nation that he is “closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from the frontline,” indicating an administration highly attuned to the ongoing threats and challenges.

The President concluded his statement with a determined promise that framed security as a fundamental right he intends to uphold with relentless vigor.

“Let me be clear: I will not relent,” Tinubu vowed, asserting an unflinching commitment to the security mandate entrusted to his office.

He closed with a definitive promise that aimed to reassure every community across the federation: “Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people.”