Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has announced the release of Kaduna students abducted by gunmen in Kuriga community, Chikun Local Government Area of the State.
Uba Sani, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) page in the early hours of Sunday, March 24, 2024.
The governor did not go into details of their release, but commended President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Nigerian Army.
He wrote, “In the name of Allah the Beneficient, the Most Merciful, I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released.
“Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Tinubu, for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke with Mr. President several times. He shared our pains, comforted us and worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children.
“Special mention must also be made of our dear brother, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu for his exemplary leadership. I spent sleepless nights with Ribadu finetuning strategies and coordinating the operations of the security agencies, which eventually resulted in this successful outcome.
“The Nigerian Army also deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded and security restored in our communities.
“We also thank all Nigerians who prayed fervently for the safe return of the school children. This is indeed a day of joy. We give Almighty Allah all the glory.”
The state government is expected to give more details on the positive development in the next hours.