Sokoto Governor Lauds Military’s Quick Rescue of Abducted School Children

Ismail Umar, Sokoto

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the military, alongside other security agencies and the National Security Adviser’s office, for their dedicated efforts in successfully rescuing the abducted children of Tsangaya school in Gada local government.

Governor Aliyu conveyed his commendation during a reception held at his office in Sokoto State to welcome the rescued students, who were delivered by the Nigerian Army.

He emphasised the importance of ensuring the well-being of the rescued children, highlighting that each child underwent thorough medical examinations to ensure their health and safety.

“All the children have been found healthy and are ready to be reunited with their parents,” he added.

He also announced a donation of two bags of grains and N100,000 to each of the rescued abductees.

“I want to use this medium to call on people of the state to continue to support the present administration in its quest to fully secure the state,” Gov. Aliyu urged.

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The governor also stressed the need for the people to always cooperate with the various security operatives, especially on credible intelligence gathering to rid banditry and other crimes in the state.

Earlier, the Garrison Commander 8 Division Nigerian Army Sokoto, General Alex Tawasimi, commended the state governor for his unflinching support to the military, especially in the task of ridding the state of banditry.

He restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to making Sokoto a secure place and appealed for more support from the public.

It would be recalled that the seventeen Tsangaya pupils were abducted about two weeks ago by bandits in Gada local government.