Over 28 students who were among the 200 abducted by gunmen in Kaduna days ago have managed to escape, providing a glimmer of hope amidst ongoing military search and rescue efforts.
Governor Uba Sani confirmed this development, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the method of their escape.
Governor Sani, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Kaduna Airport received the students’ parents.
Shettima assured the distressed parents that the government, led by President Bola Tinubu, is committed to the safe rescue of all abducted children.
He urged the media to exercise caution in reporting on the incident and commended their continuous support.
President Tinubu, deeply concerned about the situation, has directed security agencies to spare no effort until all the children are safely returned.
Governor Sani expressed gratitude for the Vice President’s visit and emphasized the collaborative efforts with local communities and security agencies. Cautioning against politicizing the incident, he stressed the focus on securing the safe return of the children and assured progress in undisclosed security measures.
Recall, on Thursday it was reported that gunmen suspected to be terrorists, locally known as bandits, have reportedly abducted approximately 232 students and teachers, including the headteacher, from LGEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), in Kuriga village, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Former Kaduna senator Shehu Sani confirmed the incident, highlighting the tragic parallel with a recent event where a school principal was killed and his wife kidnapped in the same village over a month ago.
Sani expressed optimism about securing the freedom of the kidnapped individuals. The junior and secondary schools had previously relocated to the Kuriga town due to security concerns, abandoning their former building outside the town.
Mansir Hassan (ASP), the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, confirmed the incident but stated that the exact number of victims abducted was yet to be ascertained. He reassured the public that all security agencies, including the police, military, and vigilantes, were collaborating to rescue the victims, with additional personnel deployed to address the situation.
