President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the kidnap of students in Kaduna State, charging the security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the early release of the students while describing the act as cowardly and despicable.
Earlier today, we reported that suspected terrorists, nicknamed bandits have kidnapped an unspecified number of Bethel Baptist High School students in Damishi town of Chikun local government area in Kaduna State.
The bandits invaded the school at about 2:00 a.m whisking away some of the students.
Reacting via a statement issued by Garba Shehu, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said:
“President Muhammadu Buhari Monday directed the military, police and intelligence agencies to ensure safe and early release of all kidnapped victims, expressing concern over attacks on Kaduna and Niger States, largely targeted at students.
“While noting ongoing deployment of additional security personnel to all troubled areas, the President urged security outfits to “act swiftly” to rescue all school boys and girls in the affected states and ensure safe return.
“President Buhari said the disturbing incidents of kidnapping students, mostly in Northern states, was already threatening to undermine efforts in boosting school enrolments in states that were adjudged educationally backward.
“He called on state governments to ensure compliance with UN-supported Safe Schools Programme, which the administration had adopted.
“The President described kidnapping as cowardly and despicable, condemning it as an assault on affected families and the nation.”
