President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday hailed the release of 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.
On March 7, 2024, the kids were abducted from a Primary School in Kuriga and a nearby Secondary School in a largely ungoverned Local Governance Area in Kaduna State where it borders with Niger State.
A statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said: “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.”
