President Tinubu says his administration is working assiduously to ensure the nation’s schools are safe havens of learning. This the president affirmed in a statement on Sunday, 24 March as he welcomed the release of the abducted 17 pupils of Tsangaya Islamic School in Sokoto and 137 pupils and teachers of Kuriga School in Kaduna State. Tinubu also saluted the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Armed Forces, and the state governments for the successful rescue operations. According to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), the Kaduna school children would be handed over to their parents today, 17 days after they were kidnapped and taken to an unknown location in Zamfara State.
The special adviser on media and publicity to the president, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, said: “President Bola Tinubu welcomes the news of the release of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the Federal Government and states for expected outcomes, especially on matters of security. The President commends the National Security Adviser, the security agencies, and the Kaduna State Government for the dispatch and diligence with which they handled this situation, noting that incipient urgency, meticulous attention, and tireless dedication are critical to optimal outcomes 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 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.”
