Tinubu confirms rescue of abducted worshippers and students, vows unwavering commitment to nationwide security and citizen protection.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to national security following the rescue of dozens of abducted citizens in Kwara and Niger states.
In a national statement, the President explained that he cancelled his scheduled trip to the G20 Summit in South Africa in order to personally coordinate intensified security operations across the country. According to him, the decision was necessary to ensure that security agencies received direct oversight and support as they carried out rescue efforts.
Tinubu announced that all 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been safely rescued through the combined efforts of Nigeria’s security forces. He also confirmed the recovery of 51 students of the Catholic school in Niger State, who were earlier reported missing after an attack.
The President noted that he is receiving continuous updates from frontline security formations and remains deeply engaged with the ongoing operations nationwide. He emphasized that his administration will not relax its resolve to confront criminality in all its forms.
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Reassuring citizens across the federation, Tinubu reiterated that every Nigerian, regardless of location, deserves to live in safety. He vowed that under his leadership, the government will continue to take decisive actions to protect lives and strengthen national stability.