President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were recently abducted by terrorists.
The directive is contained In a statement issued on Sunday by the Spokesman to the President , Ajuri Ngelale.
The statement said the president, while condemning the reprehensible act of abduction, said there was no moral justification for such heinous crimes against innocent victims whose only “offence” was their pursuit of quality education.
He wholeheartedly commiserated with all families directly impacted by the sad incident and affirmed that his administration has a solemn duty to protect every Nigerian citizen, and in line with this commitment, assured the families of the abducted students that no effort will be spared in ensuring their safe return.
The president further pledged the determination of the Federal Government towards ensuring that educational institutions remain sanctuaries of knowledge, growth and opportunity, and totally free from the menacing acts of terrorists.
On Friday morning, Bandits stormed the off campus residence of the Federal University, Gusau at Sabo Gida village in Bagudu Local Government Area and abducted 24 students.
While six of the abducted students were rescued by operatives of Operation Hadarin Daji of the Nigerian Army, others are still with their abductors .
