…Vows to rescue kidnapped victims
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has suspended many of his official itenaries on Thursday to swiftly visit Kuriga , where primary and secondary schools were attacked by terrorists.
The report of the tragic attack revealed that primary school pupils estimated to be over 100 were kidnapped by the armed terror gang.
Addressing members of the community, Governor Uba Sani assured with the families of the kidnapped children that the government would do everything possible to reunite the kidnapped pupils with their their loved ones
The governor assured them that the administration would not relent in ensuring the pupils and students were safely reunited with their families.
Senator Sani, who had the State Commissioner of Police and Director-General of the Department of State Service( DSS) also disclosed that he has reached out to the National Security Adviser( NSA), the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the First Division of the Nigerian Army and got assurances of the cooperation of the Federal security agencies in the rescue efforts and returning normalcy to the besieged community.
“With pain in my heart, I visited Kuriga, Chikun Local Government, where bandits kidnapped primary and secondary school pupils and students, to commiserate with members of the community and assure them that all steps are been taken to ensure the safe return of the pupils and students.
I was at the Palace of the District Head of Kuriga, Alhaji Lawal Abdullahi, to receive full briefing on the unfortunate incident at LEA Primary and Secondary School, Kuriga. I also addressed members of the community who came out in large numbers to welcome us and express their grief. I learnt from members of the community that a valiant Vigilante member who confronted the bandits unfortunately lost his life, “Governor Sani explained.
He revealed that he has also briefed President Tinubu and NSA on the Kuriga situation.
“I received strong assurances from them that all measures are been taken to bring back the pupils and students. A Security Committee will be established in Kuriga, with membership drawn from key stakeholders in Kuriga Community, Security Agencies, and the State Government. I will make a strong case to the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff for the establishment of a Military Base in Kuriga to strengthen security in the area, “he further stated.
“The unfortunate Kuriga incident reinforces our positions in support of the establishment of State Police. With State Police, there will be a standing Police Force in Kuriga drawn from members of the community who understand the terrain, the people, and the issues at play. They can gather intelligence with ease. They will also be consitutionally empowered to bear arms, including sophisticated ones.
“This is important because Vigilante Groups are not allowed to carry arms. They are always at the mercy of these criminal elements who have scant regard for human life, “he said.