Over 200 Kidnapped Children Set Free- Kaduna Governor, Sani Releases Official Statement
Kaduna State Governor, Sen.Uba Sani has made an official announcement that the over 200 Kuriga school children who were kidnapped have been released.
Recall, more than 200 students and staff were kidnapped by gunmen from a school in northern Nigeria on March 7 in the town of Kuriga in northwestern Kaduna State.
Recording it as the first mass kidnapping in the country since 2021, when more than 150 students were kidnapped from a secondary school in Kaduna.
The Kaduna State Governor, Send. Uba Sani has however, shown gratitude to God for the safe return of the abductees.
He said, “In the name of Allah the Beneficient, the Most Merciful, I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released.
“Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke with Mr. President several times. He shared our pains, comforted us and worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children.
“Special mention must also be made of our dear brother, the National Security Adviser, Mal. Nuhu Ribadu for his exemplary leadership. I spent sleepless nights with Mal. Ribadu finetuning strategies and coordinating the operations of the security agencies, which eventually resulted in this successful outcome.
“The Nigerian Army also deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded and security restored in our communities.
“We also thank all Nigerians who prayed fervently for the safe return of the school children. This is indeed a day of joy. We give Almighty Allah all the glory.”
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