FG ASSURES ABDUCTED STUDENTS, OTHERS WILL SOON REUNITE WITH FAMILIES
The Hon Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni and the Hon Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, have again reassured Nigerians of the progress being made for …the quick return of the abducted female students and others of Federal University Gusau. The duo expressed confidence that the joint security task forces are working discreetly round the clock to secure the release of the students.
Badaru, while condemning the act said that Federal Government is doing everything possible to secure their release. He extends his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara State for the tragic abduction Reacting to the Statement credited to the Governor of Zamfara State that Federal Government was negotiating with the Zamfara terrorists to secure the release of the abducted, the Minister debunked the claim and allegation pointing out that the Federal Government is working assiduously round the clock to ensure that the girls and others return home. Badaru said that the allegation is false and misleading as the Ministry has not mandated anybody or group to negotiate on behalf of Federal Government.
He said that the order of Mr. President to secure the victims has started yielding result as 13 of the abducted students and 3 others regained their freedom on Monday 25, September 2023. This feat was achieved through the gallant efforts of the Nigeria Military.
The Hon Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON also condemned the attack in all totality and called on the nation's dedicated security forces to intensify efforts and deploy every available resource to secure the safe return of the victims.
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