The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, on Saturday July 11, visited the 44 teachers and pupils from Oriire Local Government Area who were recently rescued from captivity and are currently receiving medical attention at the Ojoo Military Cantonment in Ibadan.
The monarch, who disclosed the visit on his social media page, said he met with the victims alongside the Alaajawa of Ajaawa, Oba Thompson Adeyeye Oyetunji, the Onisapa of Isapa, Oba Bolarinwa Ezekiel Olajide, and Senator Fatai Buhari. According to him, the delegation was received by the General Officer Commanding and other senior military officers before interacting with the rescued teachers and pupils.
Reflecting on the encounter, Oba Olaoye described the victims’ accounts of their ordeal as painful and emotional. He revealed that the male teachers narrated how they were kept chained and blindfolded throughout their captivity, while one of their colleagues was killed by the abductors. Despite the tragic experiences, the traditional ruler expressed gratitude over the successful rescue of the victims.
The Soun, oba Olaoye, commended the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, the Nigerian Armed Forces, other security agencies and individuals who contributed to the rescue operation.
He urged Nigerians to continue praying for other victims still being held by kidnappers across the country, while expressing hope that Ogbomosoland would never witness a similar tragedy.
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