BREAKING: Just rescued Oriire school principal, Alamu, speaks

The principal of Community High School in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire local government area, Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Folawe Alamu, who was kidnapped along with some teachers and pupils on May 15 has spoken.

Basking in the joy of their rescue by security agencies, in a short video, Alamu, on behalf of the others expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies who came to their rescue.

Their efforts, he said, led to their continued existence.

In the company of the other teachers and students, she prayed for God’s blessing for all who contributed to their rescue.

Her words: “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.

“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.

“Thank you sir. God bless you sir.”

The others, who were apparently excited too chorused “Thank you sir. God bless you sir.”

The cheering news of the rescue was released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.

In a post on his Facebook wall, Onanuga, said the rescue was by security agencies.

His words: “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo, have been rescued by our security agencies.”

Pictures of the released kidnap victims were splashed.

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