The Prayer and Support for Nigerian Armed Forces and other Security Agencies (PSNAFSA) has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, other security and intelligence agencies, local hunters, vigilante groups, and patriotic citizens for their collective vigilance, cooperation, and support that culminated in the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State after 56 harrowing days in captivity.
In a statement issued by the group’s Convener, Ambassador Mary Abayomi-Fatile, PSNAFSA specially saluted the professionalism, courage, and operational excellence of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (SBS), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Panthers, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, describing them as among Nigeria’s most highly trained special operations units. Their coordinated action, the group said, underscores the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in complex rescue missions and reaffirms the capacity of Nigeria’s security architecture to respond decisively when institutions unite behind a shared purpose.
The group described the safe return of the pupils and teachers as a remarkable achievement, reflecting the power of synergy, resilience, professionalism, and collective will to protect innocent lives. It said the development has brought immense relief, renewed hope, and profound joy to the victims’ families and to all Nigerians who followed their ordeal with deep concern.
PSNAFSA said the successful operation is also a testament to the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of the gallant men and women of the security forces, who daily risk their lives in defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens.
The group also highlighted the invaluable role of local hunters, community vigilantes, and patriotic Nigerians who support security operations through vigilance, credible intelligence, and cooperation, stressing that the outcome reinforces the need for a united front bridging security agencies and the communities they serve.
While celebrating the rescue, PSNAFSA expressed deep sadness over the teacher who lost his life during the incident, praying that Almighty God grants him eternal rest and comforts his family, colleagues, loved ones, and the entire school community in their time of grief.
The group called on all Nigerians to continue supporting the Armed Forces, the Police, and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information, staying vigilant, and offering prayers for troops on the front lines, noting that security is a collective responsibility achievable only through mutual trust, cooperation, and patriotism between citizens and security forces.
PSNAFSA further urged the Federal Government to sustain and strengthen its support for the security sector through modern equipment, improved logistics, actionable intelligence, and enhanced welfare packages, to enable the forces more effectively confront the nation’s evolving security challenges.
The group prayed that Almighty God continues to grant troops and security personnel divine protection, wisdom, strength, courage, and success in all lawful operations to safeguard Nigerian lives and property, and that He keeps them safe as they confront those who threaten the nation’s peace, unity, and security.
While rejoicing with the rescued pupils, teachers, and their families, PSNAFSA said it remains hopeful that every Nigerian still held captive across the country will also regain freedom, and encouraged security agencies not to relent until every hostage is rescued, every criminal network dismantled, and every community can live, learn, work, and worship in safety and peace.
“God bless the Nigerian Armed Forces. God bless the Nigeria Police Force and all other security agencies. God bless our local hunters, community vigilantes, and patriotic citizens. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement concluded.
