From Gyang Bere, Jos
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his prompt intervention in rescuing the over 300 kidnapped students of Kankara Government Science Secondary School, Katsina State.
He also commended Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari, and the armed forces for working tirelessly to secure the release of the schoolboys.
Asiwaju Tinubu said the quick release of the schoolboys from their abductors had vindicated the president in his untiring efforts to rid the country of insecurity and see the back of bandits and insurgents in the land.
In a press statement released at the weekend by his Media Office in Lagos, the former Lagos governor said: “The initial abduction of the over 300 Kankara schoolboys from their dormitory in broad daylight was unsettling, and raises serious concern. However, their prompt rescue from their abductors is heart-warming.
“It vindicates President Buhari in his untiring commitment and determination to rid the country of insecurity and confront Boko Haram insurgents and bandits operating in some parts of the country.
“I congratulate and commend the president for his prompt and decisive intervention. I must also congratulate Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari and men of our armed forces for bringing the boys back home.
“This laudable effort must be sustained. We must all do more to tackle the evildoers and see the back of the Boko insurgents and bandits.
“We need to upgrade our security infrastructure and re-strategise. The armed forces themselves must renew their efforts to make not only our schools safe for students but also our cities and villages. No development can occur in a climate of fear, uncertainty, and insecurity of lives and property.
Tinubu empathised with the agonised parents and relations of the abducted schoolboys, and expressed joy over the release.
Meanwhile, a group of Christian women in Northern Nigeria has urged President Buhari to rescue Leah Sharibu and other girls who were abducted few years ago just as he has worked for the rescue and release of the abducted students of Government Secondary School Kankara in Katsina State.
The women, who wept profusely, commended the president for securing the release of the schoolboys within six days, urged the Federal Government to work for the release of Leah and other girls before Christmas.