President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of 100 students abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, describing their safe return as a relief to the nation.
In a statement on Monday, the President expressed joy over the development but urged security operatives to intensify efforts toward freeing the remaining 115 students and teachers still in captivity.
President Tinubu assured anxious parents that the Federal Government is working closely with the Niger State Government to ensure all abducted students are safely reunited with their families.
“I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State. I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring their safe return since the unfortunate incident on November 21,” the President said.
He reiterated his directive to the military and other security agencies that no victim of abduction must be left behind.
“My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely. We must account for all the victims,” he said.
The President added that the Federal Government will continue to support states in strengthening school security to prevent future attacks.
“From now on, our security agencies, working with the governors, must prevent future kidnappings. Our children should no longer be sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma,” he said.
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