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NSCDC, Correctional Centre Officers Named In Illegal Arms Deal

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Nigeria Civil Defence Corps - NSCDC

By Ayodele Oni

 

An arms trafficking network involving personnel of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been unraveled by troops of the 82 Division Provost Group. This followed the arrest of an armourer attached to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a Correctional officer over alleged involvement in an illegal arms supply network in Enugu State.

 

Security expert, Zagazola Makama, revealed that the arrests followed the interrogation of a suspected criminal apprehended at Igah Community on June 28, who allegedly identified his principal arms supplier as Superintendent Tasie Victor Nnamdi, an armourer with the NSCDC Enugu State Command.

 

Acting on the intelligence, troops conducted a targeted operation on June 29 and arrested the suspect at the New Market Filling Station in Enugu.

 

During preliminary interrogation, the NSCDC officer allegedly identified Chief Superintendent Augustine Mmuo of the NSCDC Delta State Command as his principal supplier of arms.

 

He also allegedly named Assistant Superintendent of Corrections Ekwueme Onyebuchi Clement, attached to the Arms Department of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, as one of his major customers.

 

Based on the information, troops conducted a follow-up sting operation at about 11:00 a.m. on June 30 and arrested the correctional officer at Okpara Square in Enugu.

 

Security sources said a search of his vehicle led to the recovery of 30 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition.

 

During interrogation, the correctional officer allegedly identified a civilian whom he claimed had supplied him with firearms on several occasions.

 

The sources added that photographs of various firearms allegedly offered for sale were also recovered from the suspect’s mobile phone.

 

The suspects have been detained in military custody as investigations continue to unravel the alleged arms trafficking network and identify other persons connected to the operation.

Presidency Clears Gbajabiamila Of Corruption, Says Accuser/Head Of Fictitious FG Agency, Adeyemi, An Impostor

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Femi Gbajabiamila

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Presidency has confirmed that a self- acclaimed Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi is an impostor.

 

It cleared Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, of the bribery allegations levelled against him by Prince Adeyemi, saying the Presidential aide was the first person that exposed the existence of the illegal Federal agency.

 

Adeyemi had accused Gbajabiamila of demanding N27,395,510,136 take-off grant of the agency, an allegation the former Speaker denied.

 

Adeyemi also alleged that Gbajabiamila collected N400 million by proxy to secure him appointment as the head of the agency, with a balance of N200 million.

 

He had claimed that he fell out with the Chief of Staff over the balance, urging the President to set up an independent investigative panel to, among others, compel the Chief of Staff to produce all the official documents he has signed since assumption of office for forensic analysis.

 

He called for review of budgetary references and institutional records, investigate alleged assassination attempts on his life and compel Gbajabiamila to step aside pending the outcome of the probe.

 

He also demanded that the panel should include credible civil society organisations and international organisations and make its findings public.

 

There have been calls on President Bola Tinubu to probe and sack Gbajabiamila.

 

But in a statement on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, accused Adeyemi of peddling lies.

 

“We are aware of the public interest in the matter of a man called Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the director-general of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council cum Presidential Economic Advisory Council.”

 

“The office of the Chief of Staff to the President first blew the whistle on the existence of the illegal agency, following complaints from officials of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council that another government agency appeared to be functioning at cross-purposes with it.

 

“The Chief of Staff, on October 17, in a letter, asked the DSS and the Police to probe the activities of ‘fraudsters and imposters’ forging appointment letters purportedly from his office.

 

“The letter to the security agencies was accompanied by a copy of the forged appointment letter, a copy of the request for a note verbal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and pictures of engagements obtained from the illegal agency’s website.

 

“Around the time the Chief of Staff lodged the complaint with the security agencies, the existence of the fake agency had raised concerns within the Foreign Affairs Ministry.”

 

Onanuga added that in a letter on October 15, 2025, the Foreign Affairs Ministry wrote to the office of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Staff to the President, requesting clarification on the status of Adeyemi’s agency.

 

He said the letter, which Ambassador Anderson Madubuike signed, followed Adeyemi’s October 10 meeting with ambassadors at the Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, without recourse to the ministry.

 

“On October 20, the Office of the National Security Adviser wrote to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on the request of the Foreign Affairs Ministry.”

 

“On 29 October, the OSGF wrote to the Chief of Staff requesting clarification. “This has become expedient owing to several requests from governmental and non-governmental bodies seeking to ascertain the status of the appointment under consideration”

 

“Two days earlier, the Chief of Staff sent his own clear rebuttal to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, stating that he had never issued an appointment letter to Adeyemi as director general of the fake presidential foreign investment promotion council.

 

“The Chief of Staff could not have issued a letter of appointment to a non-existent agency. Moreover, the Chief of Staff does not make appointments or write letters, as these are the exclusive preserve of the Office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation.

 

“The police were able to establish that the agency Adeyemi purportedly headed was fictitious, that he forged his appointment letter and the documents recovered in his office and home, that he falsely paraded himself as a government appointee, and that he falsely solicited a note verbal from the Foreign Affairs Ministry to enable him and his staff to obtain US visas.

 

“The police also found that Adeyemi operated 34 bank accounts, with nine opened in the names of his fictitious agencies, known as the FCT Investment Promotion Agency and the Public Private Partnership (FIPA-APP), and the FCT Investment Promotion Act.

 

“The Police found that Adeyemi, using the fake documents he created, fraudulently opened a CBN account by misleading the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

 

According to the police, no government money has been transferred into the account.”

Uzodimma Felicitated With Archbishop Ugorji On 36 Years of Episcopacy

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Hope Uzodimma and Rev Lucius Ugorji

 

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has felicitated with the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, His Grace, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji on the occasion of his 36 years of Episcopacy, describing the years as remarkable in many ways.

 

Uzodimma said he admires Ugorji’s steadfast commitment to the moral renewal of the society and the Clergy’s tireless efforts to promote common good, and noted that the 36th anniversary of Archbishop Ugorji’s Episcopacy Consecration was worth giving thanks to God.

 

Taking to his social media handle on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Uzodimma said: “With profound joy, I warmly felicitate with His Grace, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of his Episcopal Consecration.

 

“I give thanks to God for the grace that has sustained his remarkable ministry of faithful service to God and humanity, distinguished by truth, integrity, and unwavering dedication.

 

“I deeply admire his steadfast commitment to the moral renewal of our society and his tireless efforts to promote the common good through constructive collaboration between the Church and government in advancing justice, peace, and human development.

 

“As he marks this significant milestone, I pray that Almighty God will continue to enrich him with abundant grace, sound health, and divine wisdom, so that he may continue to accomplish the Lord’s work with renewed strength and lasting impact.”

“My Presidency will unite Nigeria for robust human capital development” -Obi

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Peter Obi
Mr Peter Obi

 

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Wednesday placed uniting Nigeria as his top priority for robust human capital development.

Writing on his X handle to unveil  his vision for a “productive and prosperous Nigeria.”

Titled ” My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria”, Obi said, “When I decided to contest for the office of President of Nigeria, I pledged to place Nigeria on the path of unity and national transformation. Now, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, I will, in the coming weeks and months, provide insights into the roadmap that I am confident will help curb abuse in government, halt the decline in the quality of life of Nigerians at all levels, and usher in an era of unity, peace, sustained progress, and prosperity.

 

“This vision is anchored on a commitment to unity, inclusion, social justice, equity, and the freedom of every citizen to pursue lawful dreams.

Central to this proposed roadmap are significant reforms in education and healthcare, which are at the core of human capital development.

“A robust human capital is indispensable infrastructure for national progress. It serves as the fundamental capital upon which daily life, economic expansion, and the delivery of essential public services depend.

“They are foundational areas that we must reform with energy and determination if we are to reap the demographic dividend of our youthful population.

 

“From the outset of my presidency, we will establish a task force dedicated to drastically reducing the menace of out-of-school children. We will place greater emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to support our drive for massive industrialisation, anchored on our agricultural endowments and value addition across value chains organised around industrial parks to be located in development zones across the geopolitical regions of the country.

 

“Funding and improved equipment of TVET institutions, through partnerships among government, the private sector, and social entrepreneurs such as faith-based educators, will facilitate apprenticeship opportunities in the private sector, similar to the German dual education system.

 

“The situation in which unemployment remains high while Nigerian entrepreneurs establish businesses elsewhere because skilled labour is scarce must be confronted decisively. Doing so is essential for the common good and for facilitating our transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven one.

 

“Character and civic education, emphasising the values that foster trust—an essential ingredient for enterprise and leadership—as well as shared national values, will receive significant attention within the tripartite approach to governance that we propose.

A New Nigeria is Possible.

Christians, Not Just Muslims, Are Part of Mass Wedding Programme – Kano Govt

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Kano Mass Wedding

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

 

The Kano State Government has explained that the ongoing mass wedding programme in the State is not exclusively for the Muslim faithful.

 

Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, the Deputy Commander-General of the State’s Hisbah Board, while giving an insight into the criteria for eligibility on  Wednesday, July 1, 2026, insisted that Christians are part and parcel of the initiative.

 

According to him, contrary to widespread perception, about three Christian couples participated in the 2023 edition of the mass wedding programme.

 

He emphasized that the initiative is aimed at assisting in mitigating immoral behaviour and social ills by way of coming to the aid of those who may not be able to afford marriage expenses.

 

Particularly, Sheikh Mujahideen maintained that the programme has proven critical in curbing anti-social behaviours among young men and women trying to raise funds for marriage ceremonies.

 

He described the initiative, popular as “Auren Gata” which is open to widows, widowers, divorcees, bachelors and spinsters irrespective of religious persuasion, as a social interventionist policy designed to encourage strong family ties , reduce acts of immortality, as well as serving as a means of financial support for less privileged couples.

 

However, the Hisbah boss said he can not say with certainty if Christians will be part of this year’s event, as preparations are still ongoing.

 

The source reports that an estimated 1,500 couples are billed to participate in the 2026 mass wedding programme.

Bandits Live Within Us, I Know Where They Live – Security Experts Bashir Kurfi

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Bashir Kurfi

By Ayodele Oni

 

A security analyst and Convener of the Katsina Security Community Initiative, Bashir Kurfi has described the perpetrators of banditry as individuals without stable economic or social identities, making them difficult to organise or integrate into legitimate economic activities.

 

Kurfi, who has served as consultants to Libyan Government under Col. Ghaddafi’s on alternative to world bank, also questioned Nigeria’s intelligence and security screening process, following the reported arrest of suspected terrorists returning from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.

 

He was speaking during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102. 5FM, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State.

 

According to him, many initially engaged in cattle rustling before expanding into kidnapping for ransom and collaborating with terrorist groups for logistics and financial gains.

 

He said: “I think it is important to understand this banditry of how it is happening in the north. These bandits are basically those kind of people, kalamatas, elements.

 

“And they are very dangerous to our system because they have no definite class identity. You cannot mobilize bandits on fertilizer because he is not a farmer. He is a typical gangster, you can give him money to kill a revolutionary and he will.”

 

He described their operations as typically involving armed groups who live in forests before launching attacks on travellers and communities, where they carry out kidnappings and other violent crimes.

 

“Now, a lot of them get involved initially in basic cattle wrestling. They will attack Fulani. They are also from Fulani’s stock, but not all of them are Fulani’s.

 

“So they will attack, take their cows and wrestle them. So later on, when they develop, because of also the lexical attitude of the Nigerian system, it went wild.

 

“Then they went to the extent that they will kidnap people and ask for ransom. And then they link up with other terror organizations, like the Boko Haram, this one, and all this for logistic purposes to make some money.

 

“Usually they live in the bush and then they come and get people either on the road or in their homes. And All the atrocities they do. It’s unbelievable.” he lamented.

 

To illustrate the brutality of the attacks, Kurfi recounted an incident from his own village involving a theatre nurse whose wife and children were abducted by bandits.

 

He further added that victims are often subjected to additional demands and severe abuse even after ransom payments have been made.

 

“Perpetrators of banditry are not external actors but individuals drawn from within local communities, arguing that their proximity and familiarity with their environment make the situation more complex for security agencies to address.

 

“Now all these things are going on in this country. And the question is, who are these people? They are indigent of the place. They are not from any country or even far away. Many of the bandits in my area, I know their location. I know their houses.

 

“Some of them, I know their parents. And we know where they are. Whoever wants to know where they are, to go and bomb them or whatever, let them come, I will show them,” he said.

 

Kurfi who is also a retired University lecturer at the School of Business of ABU: “Now, I said that there is an allegation that these bandits, there are many of the commanders in Saudi Arabia.

 

“So and also, I said that also there is another allegation. Some of them were actually sponsored by the state government. So what we want, let the government come out and disprove this, and also prove that that is not because it’s an allegation. Nobody said that this is confirmed.”

PSC Promotes 93 Senior Officers: 13 CPs Elevated To AIGs, 17 DCPs To CPs (Full List)

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DIG Hashimu Argungu - PSC Chairman

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 93 Senior Police Officers to their next ranks, following their success in the recently concluded written examination and oral interview at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.

 

This was part of the high points of the Commission’s decisions at its Plenary Meeting held today, Wednesday, 1st July, 2026 at the PSC Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.

 

The 13 Commissioners of Police promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police are:

Itam Nnaghe Obono, CP Counter Terrorism Unit;

Bassey Samuel Ewah, CP Plateau State;

Osagie John Agans-Irabor, CP FCID Lagos;

Monday Agbonika, CP Edo State;

Iyamah Daniel Adebor, CP Bayelsa State;

Isa Danladi Nda, CP Abia State;

Akaninyene Ezima, Director NPF-NCCC;

Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, CP Anambra State;

Afegbua B. Rashid, CP Cross River State;

Edozie Hycenth Azuka, CP AML/CFT, FCID;

Haruna Alaba Yahaya, CP Jigawa;

Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, CP Benue State;

Betty Enekpen Otimenyin, CP Welfare.

 

The Seventeen (17) newly promoted Commissioners of Police and their former postings are: Nelson Nwamanna, DC CID Zone 11; Bolanle A. Murtala, DC Ops Ogun; Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, DC Litigation; Ajayi Oluyemi, DC CID Zone 7; Oki Rita Oyintare, DC Gender; Ibrahim Umar Zungura, DC FCID Abuja; Iya Umar Mohammed, DC X-Squad FCID Lagos; Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, DC CID Sokoto; Nuruddeen A. Sabo, DC Ops Kaduna; Tijjani Murtala, DC Ops Jigawa; Yakubu Mohammed, DC DFA Benue State; Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, DC Ops Zone 15; Akingbade C. Adeyinka, DC CID Ondo; Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, DC Ops Bauchi; Samuel Erale Ahmed, DC Comm. Safety; Adedeji Taiwo, DC ZCID Zone 1 Kano; and Zainab A. Pembi, FID.

 

In the same vein, Twenty Eight (28) Assistant Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police. Among them are: Ofili Felix, AC Procurement; Mohammed Baba-Mala, AC CSP Dops FHQ; Deborah O. Benary, AC CID Ogun; Mohammed Sani Musa, AC CID Maritime; Lot Garba Lantoh, Commanding Officer 22 PMF, Lagos; Ijeoma Princewill Onyema, AC Admin Zone 6 Calabar; Oyedepo Olubisi, AC CID Enugu State; Amanyi Christopher, AC JTF Ops Delta Safe Bayelsa; and Regina Mbanefo, AC Zone 13 Anambra, among others.

 

Thirty Three (33) Chief Superintendents of Police were promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, including Mustapha Lawal, 2/c Area Commander Gumel; Gafar Ajayi Adeyanju and CSP Nnamdi Lotanna Anabike, DPO Central Police Station Onitsha, among others.

 

The Commission also approved the confirmation of appointment of One Hundred and Sixty Two (162) Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II) to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I).

 

The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), mni, while congratulating the promotees, admonished them to be truthful, transparent and accountable in their new responsibilities.

 

He further advised the officers to be professional in their conduct and to be cautious of civil matters, especially land-related matters, and be mindful of the fact that there is life after retirement.

 

“Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you”, he added.

Obi Unveils Education, TVET Reforms as Pillars of Economic Transformation

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Peter Obi
Mr Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has outlined key elements of his vision for a productive and prosperous Nigeria, promising sweeping reforms in education, healthcare and skills development aimed at transforming the country’s economy.

 

In a statement released on Wednesday, Obi recalled that his decision to contest the presidency was driven by a commitment to place Nigeria on the path of unity and national transformation. He said he would, in the coming weeks and months, unveil a comprehensive roadmap designed to curb abuse in government, improve the quality of life of Nigerians and promote unity, peace, sustained progress and prosperity.

 

According to him, the proposed roadmap is anchored on the principles of unity, inclusion, social justice, equity and the freedom of every Nigerian to pursue lawful aspirations.

 

Obi identified education and healthcare as the cornerstone of his development agenda, describing investment in human capital as the most critical infrastructure required for national progress.

 

He said meaningful reforms in the two sectors would enable Nigeria to harness the demographic advantage of its youthful population and accelerate national development.

 

The former Anambra State governor pledged that, if elected president, his administration would establish a task force to drastically reduce the number of out-of-school children across the country.

 

He also promised to prioritise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), saying it would provide the skilled workforce needed to drive industrialisation, particularly through agriculture, value addition and industrial parks to be established in development zones across the country’s geopolitical regions.

 

Obi said his administration would improve funding for TVET institutions and strengthen their facilities through partnerships involving government, the private sector and social entrepreneurs, including faith-based educational institutions.

 

He added that the initiative would create apprenticeship opportunities in collaboration with the private sector, drawing inspiration from Germany’s dual education system.

 

The NDC candidate lamented the paradox of high unemployment coexisting with a shortage of skilled labour, a situation he said has compelled many Nigerian entrepreneurs to establish businesses outside the country.

 

He maintained that addressing the skills gap would facilitate Nigeria’s transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven one.

 

Obi also pledged to strengthen character and civic education, stressing that trust, ethical leadership and shared national values would form an integral part of the governance model proposed by his administration.

Tension Mounts As Miyetti Allah Accuse Birom Youths Of Killing, Mutilating Three Herdsmen

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Fulani Cattle Breeders - Herdsmen

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

 

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association MACBAN, has urged the authorities to urgently investigate the brutal killing of some herders in Jos South  Local Council of Plateau state.

 

This is as it accused members of the Berom ethnic nationality of being behind the gruesome killings.

 

The Chairman of the Plateau State Chapter of MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, while addressing the Media on Wednesday, July 1,2026  alleged that three herders – Haruna Hassan,30 ,Inusa  Usman 34 ,and 34-year Ismaila Muhammad  were ambushed, and killed by armed men, around the Gero-Rafin Bauna axis of Jos South Local Government at about 9 am , while on grazing activities in the area.

 

Babayo, while condemning the  killing, also, described it as “unprovoked and unacceptable.”

 

He emphasized the urgent need for security agencies to swing into action, with a view to unraveling the actual circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident ,as well as bringing those responsible to justice.

 

Chairman of MACBAN in Bassa Local Council of the State, Yau Idris, informed that while the attack and killings occurred early in the morning, it took several hours after to locate, and recover the mutilated bodies of the victims.

 

According to him, the corpses were deliberately concealed by the perpetrators, to make the task of discovery ,and recovery difficult.

 

“After they were killed, the perpetrators dumped the bodies in a bush and, also, hindered early search and recovery efforts by concerned MACBAN members.

 

“At first we tried, but residents blocked us from going where the corpses were dumped.

 

“Hours later, towards evening, we went back in search of the corpses. After a long search, we discovered the corpses in mutilated form.

 

“Their heads, and hands were cut off. There were machete cuts all over their bodies, with blood splattered everywhere”, Idris stated.

 

He alleged that the latest incident is coming just within two weeks after a similar one occurred, with about four herdsmen murdered ,and their bodies still missing.

 

But reacting, the spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders Association BYMA Rwang Tengwong  described the allegations as not only false, but misleading and totally baseless.

 

“Available information indicates that the four deceased persons were among a heavily armed group of more than 40 attackers ,who invaded a mining site in Nyango, Gyel District, on 29th June 2026, opening fire on local miners, resulting in the death of three innocent.citizens while leaving two others with varying degrees of injuries.

 

“Faced with this unprovoked assault, local vigilante members from Gyel mobilised  in defence of their communities and livelihoods .

 

“In the ensuing confrontation, four of the attackers were neutrallsed, while the rest escaped from the scene”, Tengwong noted

 

Neither the Police nor the Plateau State Government had commented on the incident as at the time of reporting.

NUT Directs Teachers In Oyo To Resume Duty, Suspends 30 Days Strike

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Oyo Teachers Protest

By Ayodele Oni

 

After 30 days off duty, teachers in public schools in Oyo state are expected to resume duty on Thursday.

 

This follows suspension of industrial action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), embarked upon by public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State.

 

The union directed all affected members to resume work on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

 

The union stated that the decision followed extensive consultations between the union and the Oyo State Government after the recent security concerns that prompted the strike, particularly the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.

 

In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Wing of the NUT, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and the State Secretary, Comrade Olukayode Salami, the union disclosed that the suspension of the strike was approved after receiving firm assurances from the state government on measures to strengthen security across public schools.

 

According to the union, the government has pledged to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted teachers and pupils, while also enhancing security architecture around schools through the deployment of a Joint Security Task Force.

 

Other commitments include improved emergency response mechanisms, increased surveillance of vulnerable schools, support for affected victims and their families, and the implementation of additional safety measures to forestall future security breaches.

 

The union expressed appreciation to teachers across the state for their unwavering solidarity, discipline and commitment throughout the period of the industrial action.

 

It also acknowledged the intervention and support of stakeholders who played key roles in resolving the impasse.

 

Consequently, the NUT directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to return to their respective duty posts on Thursday and continue their academic responsibilities.

 

The union, however, urged members to remain security-conscious, comply with all safety directives and promptly report any suspicious movement or security threat to the appropriate authorities.

 

It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare, safety and professional interests of teachers while sustaining dialogue with the Oyo State Government to ensure that all outstanding issues are fully addressed.