The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on Monday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies
over the recent rescue of the abducted school pupils from the captivity of bandits in Orire.
Oba Owoade according to a release by his Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Bode Durojaiye, gave the commendation when he visited the rescued pupils at the Odogbo Military cantonment, Ojoo, Ibadan.
The Alaafin lauded the Nigerian Armed forces and the other security agencies for their relentless commitments and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counter insurgency operations in the country.
“Our military is making vital strides in combating terrorism through aggressive intelligence-led operations, and precision airstrikes that continuously degrade insurgent logistics networks”, he said.
Oba Owoade added, “The recent success of the Military and other security agencies in disrupting terrorist networks reserved praise for their innovative, intelligence-driven tactics that have proven effective in neutralizing insurgent threats”.
The Alaafin during the visit donated cash to the rescued victims, and appreciated what he referred to as “relentlessness of other Monarchs towards the release of the pupils from the den of bandits.”