President Tinubu Confirms Release of 100 Abducted Catholic School Students in Niger
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the release of 100 students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, who were abducted some weeks ago.
ThelensNG reported on November 21 that the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora acknowledged the attack by terrorists that led to the abduction of students and teachers from the school.
In a statement on Monday, President Tinubu affirmed their freedom, saying: “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.”
He emphasised his directive to the security forces that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely.
The President assured that all the victims would be accounted for, stressing that the Federal Government will continue to work with Niger State and other states to secure schools and make the learning environment safer and more conducive for young learners.
“From now on, our security agencies, working with the governors, must prevent future kidnappings,” he said.
He added that children should no longer be sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma.
