The lawmakers interpreted governor Makinde’s statement as capable of diminishing the federal government’s efforts to address insecurity and also undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria's security agencies for the

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, Governor Nasir Idris described the rescue as a victory not only for the people of Oyo State but for all Nigerians.