The Grand Commander of the Armed Forces of the Federation, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate rescue of the students and staff kidnapped by bandits in Kangara Government Science College, Niger State.
In a statement publicised by the Presidency’s Spokesman, Garba Sheu, the number of captives is yet to be ascertained.
“The President has also dispatched to Minna, Niger State a team of security chiefs to coordinate the rescue operation and meet with state officials, community leaders, as well as parents and staff of the College.
“President Buhari has assured of the support of his administration to the Armed Forces in their brave struggle against terrorism and banditry and urged them to do all that can be done to bring an end to this saga, and avoid such cowardly attacks on schools in the future.”