The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Abubakar, has assured Nigerians that the abducted pupils of Kuriga Secondary and Primary Schools in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State will soon be rescued.
Abubakar disclosed this on Thursday while addressing troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, who are on the frontline against bandits terrorizing the North-Western states.
He said the killing of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in the Okuama community of Delta State won’t be swept under the carpet, stressing that the perpetrators would be smoked out and dealt with decisively.
The minister said he was in the state to encourage the military to battle terrorism across the North-west zone being their area of responsibility.
Recall that 17 officers and soldiers on a peace mission were killed in the Okuama community of Delta State last week.
According to the minister, President Bola Tinubu is aware of their sacrifices and happy with their efforts.
Abubakar, however, told troops that the President expected more from them to end all forms of insecurity across the country.
He said, “We have the power, will and strength as well as determination and our morale is high to end insecurity. I know what you have been doing to rescue the school children unhurt. Keep the morale high. The President is behind you 100 per cent.
“I have been briefed about your efforts to rescue the kidnapped school children. The strategies that I have been briefed about are going on very well and I am sure you will get them.
“We will free those children and bring them back to their parents.
“We thank you for your sleepless nights to keep us safe.”
The minister described as sad, the killing of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in Delta State as sad sympathizing with the families of the deceased soldiers.
“We will find the killers of our soldiers and deal with them. You don’t kill our men and go scot-free, we will deal with them squarely,” he said.
