BREAKING: Tinubu Lists 3 Keys Critical in Mass Abduction, Speaks as Kaduna's Children Rescued

• President Bola Tinubu has commented on the rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped alongside some of their teachers at Kaduna state
• According to the president, urgency, attention, and dedication are key in responding to mass abduction and rescue operation
• Tinubu then saluted the Nigerian army, the national security adviser, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state and everyone involved in the rescue operation

Aso Villa, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the rescue of the 137 persons kidnapped in Kaduna on Thursday, March 7, by the Nigerian military on Sunday morning, March 24.

In his welcoming message, the president listed "incipient urgency, meticulous attention, and tireless dedication" as the three key things "critical to optimal outcomes in cases of mass abductions".

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This was contained in a statement signed by Tinubu's special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, appreciating the efforts and commitment of the Nigerian soldiers, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state and the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

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The president then reiterated the importance of the collaboration between the state and federal governments, particularly on the issue of insecurity.

The statement reads in part:

"President Tinubu also welcomes the release of pupils of a Tsangaya school in Sokoto State, commending all the parties to the feat for their valiant effort.

"The President assures Nigerians that his administration is deploying detailed strategies to ensure that our schools remain safe sanctuaries of learning, not lairs for wanton abductions."

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How Kaduna schoolchildren were kidnapped

The children were abducted on Thursday, March 7, when the bandits attacked the Kuriga community in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.

Following the abduction, the bandits demanded N1 billion as ransom in exchange for the release of the abducted schoolchildren.

See the president's statement here:

Kidnapping: Kaduna community laments

Legit.ng earlier reported that bandits also attacked Kaduna and abducted no fewer than 61 people in the Buda community of the Kajuru local government area of the state.

Dauda Kajuru, a resident of the community, confirmed that the attack happened on Monday night when the bandits invaded the area in large numbers.

Kajuru lamented that the activities of the bandits have intensified since the removal of the army commander, General Tega.

Source: Legit.ng