'Worthy of thanksgiving' - Peter Obi reacts to rescued Oyo schoolchildren, teachers
Peter Obi has expressed his gratitude for the successful rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. He emphasized the need for enhanced security measures in schools to prevent future kidnappings.
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of thanksgiving.
Obi said this in a post shared on his verified X handle on Saturday, July 11.
He said he is greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were k!dnapped.
by Linda Ikeji at 11/07/2026 12:03 PM | Share this Story"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," he wrote
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