Tinubu condemns Borno, Kaduna abductions, orders immediate rescue

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the heinous incidents of abduction involving very vulnerable victims, internally-displaced persons in Borno State, and students in Kaduna State.

The President in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the victims and ensure that justice is served against the perpetrators of these abominable acts.

“I have received briefing from security chiefs on the two incidents, and I am confident that the victims will be rescued. Nothing else is acceptable to me and the waiting family members of these abducted citizens. Justice will be decisively administered,” President Tinubu says.

The President sympathizes with the families of the victims, assuring them that they would soon be reunited with their loved ones.

Over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by bandits

Over 200 IDPs were also abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State on Wednesday.