The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle has condemned the abduction of female students of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State.
Matawalle while condemning the act, extended his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara State for the tragic abduction.
In a statement by the Acting Director Press and Public Relations, the Minister 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 available resources to secure the safe return of the abducted students.
Matawalle said that “all hands must be on deck in securing the release of the abducted students.
“As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinibu’s eight point agenda of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity, I vow to secure the release of the abducted students.”
He assured the citizen of the State, that the air and ground components of the military have already been deployed within the state as every measure would be taken to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.
Matawalle further assured the citizen of Nigerian Government’s commitment on providing security for lives and property of the citizenry.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
