President Bola Tinubu has spoken for the first time about the news of the release of 137 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from a school in Kuriga, Kaduna State.
In a statement on Sunday by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu reassured Nigerians that his administration is committed to making schools safer for teaching and learning.
He reiterated this commitment upon hearing about the release of the Kuriga schoolchildren in Kaduna State.
Allub Times recalls that on March 7, bandits kidnapped 287 pupils and teachers at Local Government Education Authority Teachers Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area.
The bandits had demanded a ransom of one billion naira for the children’s release.
The president stressed the need for collaboration between the federal government and states to achieve positive outcomes, especially in matters of security.
Tinubu praised the National Security Adviser, security agencies, and the Kaduna State Government for their quick and diligent response to the situation.
He emphasized the importance of acting urgently, paying close attention to detail, and working tirelessly to achieve the best results in cases of mass abductions.
“President Tinubu also welcomes the release of pupils of a Tsangaya school in Sokoto State, commending all the parties to the feat for their valiant effort,” the statement said.
“The President assures Nigerians that his administration is deploying detailed strategies to ensure that our schools remain safe sanctuaries of learning, not lairs for wanton abductions.”
