President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists from a school in Maga, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The girls were kidnapped at dawn on Wednesday, November 17, shortly after a military detachment left the school premises.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the security agents for their relentless efforts in securing the freedom of the victims.
He urged them to intensify operations to rescue other students still held captive across the country.
“I am relieved that all the 24 girls have been accounted for. Now, we must put as a matter of urgency more boots on the ground in the vulnerable areas to avert further incidents of kidnapping. My government will offer all the assistance needed to achieve this,” the President said.
The Kebbi abduction triggered similar attacks in other states, including Eruku in Kwara State and Papiri in Niger State. Authorities confirmed that all 38 students abducted in Eruku were released on Sunday.
The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria also reported that 50 students from a Catholic school escaped from their captors the same day.
