The 287 Kuriga School children abducted by bandits on March 7 have been released, Kadua Governor Uba Sani announced on Sunday.
Sani, in a statement issued in Kaduna, expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the great feat.
He particularly thanked Tinubu for prioritising the safety and security of Nigerians and for ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children were released unharmed.
“While the school children were in captivity, I spoke with Mr President several times.
“He shared our pains, comforted us and worked round-the-clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children.
“Special mention must also be made of our dear brother, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for his exemplary leadership.
”I spent sleepless nights with Ribadu fine tuning strategies and coordinating the operations of the security agencies, which eventually resulted in this successful outcome.”
Sani said that the Nigerian Army also deserved a special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements could be degraded and security restored in the communities.
The governor also thanked all Nigerians who prayed fervently for the safe return of the school children.
”This is, indeed, a day of joy. We give Almighty Allah all the glory,” an excited Sani declared.