The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South West Zone D, has called on the Federal Government to establish a comprehensive intervention programme for pupils and teachers rescued after 55 days in captivity following their abduction from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

In an open letter signed by South West Zone D Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah, the association congratulated President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for securing the victims' release, but stressed that the rescue must mark the beginning rather than the end of government support.

NANS proposed a dedicated intervention programme for survivors of terrorism and violent attacks, recommending comprehensive trauma counselling, free medical treatment, full scholarships for affected pupils, academic rehabilitation programmes and economic support for families whose livelihoods were disrupted by the incident.

"Children who have endured weeks in captivity, teachers subjected to unimaginable psychological trauma, and families left emotionally devastated deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and long term support," the association stated.

The students' body noted that the Federal Government had committed considerable resources over the years to the rehabilitation of repentant insurgents, arguing that innocent victims of terrorism deserved at least the same level of attention.

"The victims of terrorism should never receive less attention than those who once perpetrated or supported acts of terror," NANS declared.

The association also advocated long term monitoring of victims to ensure successful reintegration into society, and urged security agencies to sustain operations against criminal groups threatening schools and communities across the South West.

"The South West of Nigeria is not, and will never become, a haven for terrorism," it added.

The abductions occurred on May 15, 2026, when gunmen attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School, Esiele; and Community Grammar School, Esiele. Two teachers lost their lives during the ordeal, while rescued pupils and their colleagues are expected to undergo rehabilitation and trauma recovery before returning to academic activities.

NANS pledged its readiness to collaborate with governments, educational institutions, security agencies, and community leaders to strengthen school safety and promote youth engagement across the country.