03/06/2026
🚨Senate Pushes For Oyo Kidnap Victims’ Rescue
The Senate has ramped up calls for urgent action by the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the release of victims still being held captive following the recent abduction of students, pupils, and teachers from schools in Oyo State.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, who drew the attention of the upper chamber to the attack in which 46 persons, including schoolchildren and teachers, were abducted.
During the debate, several lawmakers called on state governments to strengthen local security measures and support federal efforts in tackling insecurity.
Other lawmakers pointedly asked the President to query the service chiefs while also expressing concern over the effectiveness of security spending, urging greater accountability from security agencies.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole referenced a similar abduction of schoolchildren in Kebbi State earlier this year, where the state government alleged that military personnel were withdrawn from the area shortly before the attackers struck.
The former Edo State governor recalled that the Senate had subsequently passed a resolution directing the military authorities to identify the commander who ordered the withdrawal, but lamented that the directive had yet to be implemented.
“We passed a resolution asking the military to produce the name of the officer who gave the order. To date, no action has been taken,” he added
The Senate also asked the Federal Government to strengthen and expand the Safe Schools Initiative through enhanced surveillance, intelligence gathering, and improved security deployment around vulnerable schools and communities across the country.
