Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, yesterday promised a safer school environment which will help prevent kidnap of pupils and teachers.
The president expressed his happiness at the release of 17 pupils of Tsangaya Islamic School in Sokoto likewise pupils and teachers of Kuriga School in Kaduna State.
The president saluted the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, men of the Nigerian Army and the government kf Sokoto and Kaduna States respectively for a successful rescue operation.
The Kaduna school children who had spent 17days in captivity would be handed over to their parents today, this was made known by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ)
President Tinubu said in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, that a conscious effort would be made to prevent a repeat of the sad scenario.
He assured Nigerians that his administration would deploy detailed strategies to keep institutions of learning safe across the country.
The President said federal and state governments should work together to ensure security.
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu welcomes the news of the release of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the Federal Government and states for expected outcomes, especially on matters of security.
“The President commends the National Security Adviser, the security agencies, and the Kaduna State Government for the dispatch and diligence with which they handled this situation, noting that incipient urgency, meticulous attention, and tireless dedication are critical to optimal outcomes in cases of mass abductions.
“President Tinubu also welcomes the release of pupils of a Tsangaya school in Sokoto State, commending all the parties to the feat for their valiant effort.
“The President assures Nigerians that his administration is deploying detailed strategies to ensure that our schools remain safe sanctuaries of learning, not lairs for wanton abductions.”
Similarly the speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi also commended the military and Governor Uba Sani on the release of the school children