President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday directed the military, police and intelligence agencies to ensure safe and early release of all kidnapped victims, expressing concern over attacks on Kaduna and Niger States.
He expressed worry that bandits have largely targeted attacks on students.
A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President noted there was ongoing deployment of additional security personnel to all troubled areas.
He urged the security personnel to “act swiftly” to rescue all school boys and girls in the affected states and ensure their safe return.
He said the disturbing incidents of kidnapping students, mostly in Northern states, was already threatening to undermine efforts in boosting school enrolments in states that were adjudged educationally backward.
The president called on state governments to ensure compliance with UN-supported Safe Schools Programme, which the administration had adopted.
He described kidnapping as cowardly and despicable, condemning it as an assault on affected families and the nation.
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