12/07/2026
For once, let us pause the arguments and celebrate a victory for humanity.
The safe rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren is a moment every Nigerian should be grateful for. To our brave security personnel who risked their lives so innocent children could return to their families—thank you. Your courage and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
To the government, every activist, journalist, community leader, and every Nigerian who refused to let this story fade away—thank you for lending your voice. A nation that speaks up for its children is a nation that still has hope.
Yes, questions remain about the circumstances surrounding the rescue, and those questions deserve honest answers. Seeking transparency is not the opposite of patriotism; it is part of strengthening public trust.
But today, let compassion come first. Parents who feared the worst can finally hold their children again. That is something worth celebrating.
May this rescue not be remembered as just another headline, but as a reminder that every Nigerian child deserves to learn without fear, every family deserves peace of mind, and every institution must keep working until kidnappings become a thing of the past.
Welcome home, dear children. Your return is a victory for your families, for Nigeria, and for everyone who refused to stop believing.