Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Sunday confirmed the release of 137 Kuriga School children abducted by bandits on March 7.
Mr Sani, in a statement shared across media platforms, thanked President Bola Tinubu for the release of the students of LGEA Primary School, Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area.
“Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for prioritizing 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 governor said.
He also thanked national security adviser Nuhu Ribadu for what he described as the latter’s “exemplary leadership.”
“I spent sleepless nights with Ribadu fine-tuning strategies and coordinating the operations of the security agencies, which eventually resulted in this successful outcome,” Uba Sani continued in his statement.
He added that the Nigerian Army also deserved a special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements could be degraded and security restored in the communities.
The governor also thanked 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,” Sani declared.
