Professor Wole Alamu, husband of the school principal, Mrs Rachel Alamu, who was among the 39 students and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State, has urged Nigerians to unite in tackling the menace of kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country.
Prof Alamu, on behalf of his family, made the call while reacting to the release of the principal and other kidnapped victims, in a statement on Sunday.
DAILY POST reports that the Mrs Alamu and other kidnap victims were rescued by a combined team of security agencies on Friday.
The family, while expressing joy over the safe return of the victims, noted that Nigerians irrespective of their religion, sex, tribe or political affiliation must unite and fight insecurity in the country.
Prof Alamu said the rescue of the victims has further convinced them that Nigerians are wonderful people following the outpouring of love from across the country.
The family commended President Bola Ahmed, governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, security agencies and other stakeholders who facilitated the rescue.
It also expressed gratitude to traditional rulers, religious groups and leaders, media and other stakeholders who stood by them during the trying period.
Alamu, however, commiserated with families of those who lost their loved ones in the attack and prayed for the safe return of all victims who are still in captivity throughout the country.
“The family of Professor Wole Alamu has expressed deep appreciation to the Almighty God and to all Nigerians (home and abroad), for their prayers, support (morally and financially),
