Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to spare no effort in returning the abducted children to their parents unharmed.
He made the comment when he visited Kaduna State government to sympathize over the kidnapping of the 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area on Saturday l.
During a closed-door meeting with community leaders, parents, security chiefs, and state officials, VP Shettima urged the media to be cautious in reporting for the children’s security.
He emphasized the government’s duty to safeguard citizens’ lives and property and assured that President Tinubu is fully committed to the rescue mission.
“I am here on the behest of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s to emphasize with the government and people of Kaduna State over the sad incident of this kidnapping of our school kids.
“The President is personally pained by what happened and he has instructed the security agencies to leave no stone unturned until we return our kids to their parents. The President has spoken with the Governor of Kaduna State four times, he has spoken with me three times about far with the rescue of the kids.
“As rightly captured by His Excellency the Governor, the situation is pathetic. I will align with His Excellency and impress on our friends in the media, we are all stakeholders in the Nigeria Project, therefore we should be more circumspect, let us be more selective in our choice of reporting on the internet of our kids that are not currently with us. I want to commend you and solicit for your continuous support,” he said.
Governor Uba Sani, while appreciating the VP’s visit, expressed optimism about the rescue operation’s progress.
He urged the media to avoid politicizing the issue and prioritize the safe return of the children.
Governor Sani stressed the community’s cooperation and emphasized the non-political nature of security matters in Kaduna State.