The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has condemned the recent attack and abduction of 73 students in Zamfara State, North-west Nigeria.
The Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq, expressed her displeasure over the incident that occurred just after the North-western Governors announced a new policy to cut off the supply of essential commodities to bandits operating from forests in the States.
Umar-Farouq sympathised with the Zamfara State Government, the School and the parents of the abducted students.
She prayed for the safety of the students, and promised that adequate measures are being taken by relevant security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the kidnapped students.
She, however, urged State Governments and school authorities to provide adequate security in all schools across the country to avoid future occurrences.
The Minister further pledged the readiness of the Ministry to provide any humanitarian assistance that may be required in the affected villages.
Earlier, a report from the Zamfara State Policeperson, Muhammad Shehu confirmed the incident saying that a large number of bandits stormed the Public school and whisked the students away.
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