The abduction of about 800 children and women is a heinous crime that is completely unacceptable

“The abduction of about 800 children and women is a heinous crime that is completely unacceptable. It is a tragic reminder of the worsening security situation in Nigeria, particularly in the northern part of the country. The lives of these young students and women are at stake, and it is imperative that swift and decisive action be taken to secure their safe release.”

About 280 pupils, including teachers, of government schools in Kuriga, Chikun LGA of Kaduna state were abducted by bandits who invaded the secondary and primary schools in the community Thursday morning.

Human Rights lawyer and convener of Concerned Nigerians, Comrade Adeyanju Deji, has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct all Service Chiefs to relocate to Kaduna and Borno, where hundreds of children and women were abducted by bandits in the last one week.

Adeyanju in a statement also condemned the recent invasion of a mosque in Kaduna by terrorists on Friday, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives.

Adeyanju acknowledged that the fight against terrorism and insecurity is a complex and multifaceted task. However, it is crucial that the government demonstrates its unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and well-being of its citizens.

“It is our firm belief that the presence of the Service Chiefs in Kaduna and Borno state will demonstrate the government’s commitment to the safety and security of its citizens. It will provide reassurance to the affected community and serve as a symbol of resolve in combating these acts of terror.”

“I also propose that the Service Chiefs should not return to Abuja until tangible progress is made in rescuing the abducted students and women. This measure will ensure that the situation receives the utmost attention and resources required for a swift resolution.”

He called on President Tinubu to take immediate action and deploy all necessary resources to secure the safe return of the abducted students, women and restore peace and security in the country.

A member of the Kaduna state Vigilante Service (KADVS) was killed by the bandits in the acttack of the schools.

In far away Borno state, bandits also abducted about 200 people, mostly women and children, who had left IDPs Camps in search of firewood in Gamboru Ngala council area when they were ambushed near the border with Chad and taken hostage.

The abductions occured several days ago but were made known on Wednesday due to limited access to information in the area which had been the epicentre of Boko Haram terrorism.

The President, had in a release issued on Friday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the victims and ensure that justice was 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”, Tinubu had stated.