A presidential delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area.

The delegation is led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and includes the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu; the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa; Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe; and the President’s Special Adviser on Public Communications, Sunday Dare.

The presidential delegation followed several calls and agitations of Nigerians on social media, bemoaning the absence of the president since the incident happened on May 15, 2026.

The team is expected to visit the affected communities where armed men reportedly attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School and other locations, abducting about 46 pupils and teachers.

The incident has generated widespread concern and renewed calls for improved security across the country.

While security agencies have yet to provide an official update on the whereabouts of the victims, Governor Seyi Makinde said rescue efforts are ongoing.

Disclosing the development in a post on X on Sunday, Sunday Dare said President Bola Tinubu had already activated coordinated measures to secure the release of the victims and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

“A powerful Presidential Delegation just arrived Ogbomoso en route to the villages of Esiele and Yawota where armed men simultaneously raided Baptist Nursery and Primary schools seizing about 46 pupils and teachers,” Dare wrote.

He added that the president had directed security agencies to intensify rescue operations and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.