Kankara abduction : NUT applauds President Buhari on students’ return

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT)has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari and the Nigerian Security Agencies for the safe release of the 334 abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina State.

The NUT says it appreciates the President for what it described as the timely rescue of the children saying the education community, had waited anxiously for the return of the students who had spent seven days in captivity.

The Union made these known in a statement signed and made available to Journalists by the Head Media NUT, Emmanuel Hwande, in Abuja.

According to the Union; “We are delighted that they are all back unharmed to be reunited with their families and we call on the government to take up measures that would heal the students of the psychological trauma they might have suffered while in captivity.”

“It is our sincere hope that the government would henceforth provide adequate security and protection in and around all schools across the country as well as implement hazard allowance and life insurance for teachers.

“These will allay fears of safety concern of students and teachers within our school system and allow for great accomplishments for the attainment of our nation’s educational goals.”

Suzan O