The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government at the weekend stepped up action against rising insecurity in parts of the country.
Last week, security operatives were killed in an ambush by suspected terrorists in Imo State.
In Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, bandits invaded the campus of Federal University Gusau and kidnapped an unspecified number of people including students, non-teaching staff members, and construction workers.
The military went after the kidnappers and rescued seven people. The whereabouts of the others are unknown.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged the government to secure the Southeast from recurring attacks on innocent people and security forces.
Arewa Consultative Forum
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), asked government to make public its road map to securing the country.
On Sunday, the Presidency ordered security to go after criminals. A statement by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, said: “President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were recently abducted by terrorists.
“Condemning the reprehensible act of abduction, the President says there is no moral justification for such heinous crimes against innocent victims whose only “offence” was their pursuit of quality education.
“While the President wholeheartedly commiserates with all families directly impacted by this sad incident, he affirms that his administration has a solemn duty to protect every Nigerian citizen and in line with this commitment, assures the families of the abducted students that no effort will be spared in ensuring their safe return.
“Furthermore, the President pledges that the Federal Government is determined to ensure that educational institutions remain sanctuaries of knowledge, growth, and opportunity, and totally free from the menacing acts of terrorists.”
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