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PRESS STATEMENT:

The Abia State Government joins millions of Nigerians with immense relief and gratitude over the safe release of the school children and teachers who were abducted in Oyo State.

We thank God Almighty for preserving their lives and seeing them through this traumatic ordeal. We pray for their complete healing, emotional recovery, and a smooth return to learning.

On behalf of the Government and people of Abia State, we extend our profound appreciation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his leadership and commitment in securing the release of the victims.

We also commend the gallantry and professionalism of our security agencies for ensuring the release of the victims. Their coordinated efforts, intelligence, and resolve ensured that these children and teachers were brought home alive.
We stand in full solidarity with the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, the Government, and the good people of Oyo State during this period. To the parents and guardians, we share in your joy and we pray that such a painful experience never repeats itself in our land.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State
July 12, 2026.

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