APC chieftain Tolu Bankole commends Tinubu on Oyo pupils' rescue, advocates for enhanced school security

Tolu Bankole, a member of the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee and APC National Leader for Persons with Disabilities, has praised President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Community, Oyo State. Following the victims' release after 56 days in captivity, Bankole issued a statement in Abuja on Saturday, highlighting the improved coordination of Nigeria’s security agencies under the current administration. He specifically commended the Nigerian Army, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Navy, Air Force, Police, DSS, NIA, NSCDC, and local vigilantes, hunters, and Amotekun Corps. Bankole also extended condolences to the families of those who died during the incident, including Mr. Michael Oyedokun, and expressed sympathy for the trauma endured by the rescued children and teachers. He emphasized that the abduction underscores the vulnerability of schools and called for proactive measures to secure educational institutions. His proposals include immediate fencing of all schools, reintroduction of trained and equipped school guards, stronger community participation in school security, improved school infrastructure such as lighting and access control, and the integration of security awareness education for pupils. Bankole urged Nigerians to support security agencies by providing timely information, stating that the succ