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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the successful rescue of 100 students from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, applauding the relentless efforts of Nigeria’s security agencies.
Speaking on the development, the President expressed profound relief and called for urgent action to free the remaining 115 students and their teachers still held hostage, in according to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“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 said.
The President assured families of the abducted children that both federal and state governments are collaborating closely to reunite all victims with their loved ones. He emphasized the ongoing commitment of the government to enhance school security nationwide.
“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,” Tinubu declared.
“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.”
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Addressing the broader issue of school kidnappings, President Tinubu made a resolute call to prevent future attacks, stressing the need for coordinated efforts between security agencies and state governments.
“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 stated.
