SDP National Headquarters Press Statement
SDP REJOICES ON THE SAFE RESCUE OF ABDUCTED OYO SCHOOLCHILDREN, TEACHERS
The Party Mourns The Loss of A Gallant Officer Who Paid The Supreme Price In The Operation
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) expresses commendation to the Nigerian security forces for the safe rescue from the camp of terrorists, of the abducted Oyo School children and their teachers after over fifty six (56) days in captivity.
The Party notes with a sense of national pride, the unity of purpose, impeccable professionalism, and gallantry deplored in the one month-long intelligence-led multi-agency joint military operation.
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Notwithstanding that the traumatic and greatly discomfiting experience of the abduction which occured on May 15, 2026 at Baptist Nursery and Primary school, Yawota; Community Gramnar School, Esiele, and LA Primary School, in Ogbomosho, all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, is a major embarrassment to the nation, particularly considering the consistent failure of the government to perform its primary duty according to Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution
(as amended), the positive development of the rescue is remarkable, considering the massive political will demonstrated by the government at all levels.
The success story of this rescue operation, reinforces the consistent position of the SDP, that everything wrong with us as a nation can be corrected with the right politics, right attitude, and correct capacity deployment of our leaders and the administrators of our national affairs, in an atmosphere of absolute commitment to the true interest of the nation and the promotion of the public good.
While celebrating the safe rescue and re-union of the 44 school children and teachers with their families, the SDP mourns the loss of the 28-year old gallant Army officer, Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac, who fell in the line of duty in that operation.
The Party salutes the courage and sacrifice of the fallen officer in restoring joy to the traumatized families and for giving up his life to make the Nigerian society better. His death and other heroes like him will forever be remembered.
While the SDP tasks the government to commit more to addressing the prevalent poverty, hunger and social injustice which currently define our national life, and which are undeniably the root causes of the present social disorder and worsening insecurity across the country, the Party prays that Nigeria will be healed, and our democracy will sooner than later, translate to the safety of lives and property in practical teams, and we will witness human security, and sustainable national transformation.
Signed:
Araba Rufus Aiyenigba,
National Publicity Secretary, SDP
12:7:2026
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, JULY 13TH 2026)
