- Tinubu Condemns Kebbi School Abduction, Deploys Shettima for On-the-Spot Assessment
- … Condoles Military Over Fallen Soldiers
- He commended Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris for efforts made to prevent the kidnapping
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State today, Wednesday, to commiserate with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the Federal Government is committed to securing their prompt and safe return.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President also extended heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian military over the death of gallant soldiers, including Brigadier General Musa Uba, who lost their lives while combating insurgents in Borno State.
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According to a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President was fully briefed by military authorities on both incidents and expressed deep sorrow over the abduction especially given earlier intelligence indicating the likelihood of an attack. He commended Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris for efforts made to prevent the kidnapping.
Decrying the security breach that led to the incident at the girls’ boarding school in Maga, Kebbi State, President Tinubu urged communities particularly those in areas prone to attacks to share timely information and intelligence with security operatives.
He emphasized that the fight against insecurity cannot be won without strong cooperation between citizens and security agencies.
“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I am deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of our soldiers and officers on active duty. May God comfort the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba and other fallen heroes. I am also pained that heartless terrorists have disrupted the education of innocent schoolgirls. I have directed the security agencies to act swiftly and bring the girls back to Kebbi State.
“Our security forces cannot succeed in protecting us if the people do not cooperate and share information that will help keep our communities safe. I urge community leaders and all citizens, particularly those in areas of operations, to provide useful information. Your cooperation is crucial in our fight against these security challenges,” the President said.
