Minister vows to secure release of abducted Zamfara varsity students
The Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle has condemned the abduction of female students of Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State.
Matawalle while condemning the act, extends his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara State for the tragic abduction.
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This was contained in a statement issued by Attari M. Hope, Ag. Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Defence, on Sunday, in Abuja.
The statement said: I share in your pain and strongly condemn this reprehensible act carried out by suspected bandits.”
While he condemned the attack in all totality, he called on the nation’s dedicated security forces to intensify efforts and deploy every resource available to secure the safe return of the abducted students.
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He said that all hands must be on deck to secure the release of the abducted students.
“As part of President Ahmed Bola Tinibu’s eight-point agender of strengthening the national security for peace and prosperity I condemned and vowed to secure the release of the abducted students.
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Assuring the citizens of the State, Matawalle said that air and ground components of the military have already been massively deployed within the state as every measure will be taken to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.
He further assured the citizens of the Federal Government’s commitment to providing security for lives and property of the citizenry.
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