HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER HAILS TINUBU, UBA SANI, SECURITY AGENCIES FOR RELEASE OF KURIGA STUDENTS 24-04-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, has hailed the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the release of the 287 students abducted in Kuriga community of Kaduna State.
The Speaker also lauded the Kaduna State governor for his relentless efforts, which culminated in the release of the students, saying the governor has demonstrated good leadership.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Musa Krishi, said since the unfortunate incident, efforts had been on to ensure their safe release to be reunited with their parents.
According to the Statement, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on Sunday morning, broke the news of the release of the students, saying they were unharmed.
The Speaker, who was visibly elated on hearing the news, said President Tinubu is living up to the task of protecting the lives and property of Nigerians.
The Speaker while hailing the National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for the role he played in the release of the students, equally commended the security agencies, especially the military, for their determination and commitment in the release of the Kuriga students.
The Speaker however, urged the Armed Forces to be more steadfast and determined in their operations, as well as ensure the rescue of other Nigerians captured by criminal groups in different parts of the country.
Bandits had on March 7 invaded Kuriga, a community in Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State, and abducted the students.
Dr Tajudeen Abbas also called for preventive measures against mass abductions.