Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has commended the security agencies for their successful operation resulting in the release of 100 students who were abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State. Presidential spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, communicated this development in a statement released in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, President Tinubu expressed relief at the return of the students and urged security forces to expedite the rescue of the remaining 115 students and teachers who are still held captive. The president stated, “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 the safe return of the students to their families since the unfortunate incident on November 21.”
President Tinubu emphasized his directive to the security forces to ensure the rescue of all abducted individuals across the country. He assured parents that the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Niger Government, is dedicated to reuniting all abducted students with their families. “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 stated.
Furthermore, President Tinubu announced plans to enhance collaboration with state governments to bolster school security nationwide. He affirmed, “The Federal Government will continue to work with Niger State and other states to secure our schools and make the learning environment safer and more conducive for our young ones. From now on, our security agencies, working with the governors, must prevent future kidnappings.”