Oyo govt honours fallen heroes of Oriire rescue operation, commiserates with families

Oyo State Government has paid tribute to civilians and information unit who mislaid their lives during the cognition that led to the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers successful Oriire Local Government Area, describing them arsenic heroes whose sacrifices would stay etched successful the representation of the state.

In a memorial connection shared connected its authoritative X relationship on Wednesday, the authorities celebrated the harmless betterment of the victims portion expressing sorrow implicit the nonaccomplishment of lives recorded during the rescue mission.

“While we explicit gratitude for the harmless instrumentality of the children and teachers abducted from Oriire LGA, we besides privation to honour those who mislaid their lives. We widen our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We perpetrate to supporting them during this trying period. May their souls remainder successful peace,” the authorities authorities stated.

As portion of the tribute, the authorities released an “In Memoriam” database featuring the names of civilians and information operatives who died during the Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota abduction incident.

Those honoured include:

Civilians

Mr Michael Oyedokun

Deacon John Olaleye

Mr Joel Adesiyan

Mr Oluwasegun Akanni

Military and information personnel

Lieutenant F. A. Isaac

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