President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State.
Armed bandits in large number invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State close to the university and abducted the students in the early hours of Friday.
Sabon-Gida village is a community sitting opposite the main campus of the Federal University of Gusau that is about 20 km from the state capital, Gusau.
It was gathered that most of the kidnap victims are female.
The President who condemned the dastardly act said that there is no moral justification “for such heinous crimes against innocent victims whose only “offense” was their pursuit of quality education.”
Tinubu’s reaction was contained in a state by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday.
Tinubu promised to ensure the preservation of the ideal environment for the tertiary institutions devoid of any threat by terrorists.
“While the President wholeheartedly commiserates with all families directly impacted by this sad incident, he affirms that his administration has a solemn duty to protect every Nigerian citizen, and in line with this commitment, assures the families of the abducted students that no effort will be spared in ensuring their safe return.
“Furthermore, the President pledges that the federal government is determined to ensure that educational institutions remain sanctuaries of knowledge, growth, and opportunity, and totally free from the menacing acts of terrorists.” The statement added
