The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has strongly condemned the abduction of female students at Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, stating that security forces are already on the trail of the abductors.
This was conveyed in a statement provided to defence correspondents in Abuja by the acting director (press and public relations) of the Ministry of Defence, Attari Hope.
According to the statement, the Minister, while denouncing the act, extended his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara State for the tragic abduction.
He stated, “I share in your pain and strongly condemn this reprehensible act carried out by suspected bandits.”
Assuring the citizens of the state about the safe release of the students, Dr Matawalle mentioned that both the air and ground components of the military have already been massively deployed within the state to track down the abductors of innocent students.
The Minister emphasised that all necessary measures would be taken to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians, highlighting that securing the release of the abducted students is a collective effort.
According to the Minister, “As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point agenda of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity, I condemn and vow to secure the release of the abducted students.”
He further assured the citizens of the Federal Government’s commitment to providing security for their lives and property.
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