“Hello Sir, Our Father, We Are Grateful” – Rescued Abducted Oyo Principal To President Tinubu

By Adesina Soyooye

In a first reaction to her rescue, along with her teacher-colleagues, pupils and students, Mrs Rachel Alamu, the Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, extended gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and appreciated what she described as the President’s commitment to their freedom.

She also expressed appreciation, on behalf of others, to all those who saw to their rescue.

While surrounded by other rescued victims, including the children, Mrs Alamu said:

“Hello Sir, our father, we are grateful.

“The President Sir, we are grateful. We understand your commitment to our safety, and we appreciate all you did for us. We could see your hand. Thank you very much.”

Extending appreciation to Security Operatives, she said: “And, all the Security Operatives, they tried so much, and that is why we are still alive now. We are very grateful unto you.

“Thank you. Thank you very much.”

And back to the President, she said again: “Thank you Sir. God bless you Sir.”

This was followed by a collective thanks from others: “Thank you Sir. God bless you Sir.”

According to the Presidency, eight of the kidnappers were arrested and some others shot dead.

All the rescued victims are said to be going through medical attention.