The 287 pupils, who were abducted from Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government, Area of Kaduna State, have been freed.
This was stated by the governor, Sen. Uba Sani, on Sunday in Kaduna. The statement partly read, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released.
“Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for prioritising 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.”
The Kaduna state governor also appreciated the courage of the officers of the Nigerian Army for seeing to the successful release of the school children.
He said, “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.”
It would be recalled that the students from Kuriga’s Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kaduna were kidnapped on March 7, and taken into the wilderness by the bandits. The kidnappers however set March 27 as deadline for the payment of N1 billion as ransom for their release.
