The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Tuesday handed 59 over people rescued from different parts of Kaduna state to the state government.
Speaking at the handover ceremony in his office in Abuja, he said they were rescued through joint security operations comprising the military and other security agencies.
He stated further that their rescue also demonstrates the determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the nation is secured.
He said: “Once again we are here as joint operations of all the security forces under the directives of Mr. President to work extra to ensure that we bring peace and security and restore normalcy in our country.
“Yet again today we have just received those who were rescued from captivity as a result of kidnapping by bandits.
“They are going back to their homes, you have seen them. It has been the case, thousands and thousands of people, by God’s grace and hard work of President Tinubu, have been able to secure their freedom and they are going back to their homes.
“We believe it is a journey, already a lot is taking place. We are restoring order, we are bringing justice, we are bringing back peace to our country.
“It is about 59 or so people today, last week, another thousands and thousands and it is an ongoing process across the country.”
The NSA noted that they were rescued through a joint operation comprising the military and other security agencies.
He said: “They were rescued through joint operations of all those who are in charge or in the forefront of fighting to keep us safe.
“The armed forces, the intelligence community, the civil police, all of us are working as one and we are seeing the result.
“We thank God for this opportunity given to us and we will continue to work and indeed it is a matter of time, Nigeria will be peaceful and we will restore order.”
The NSA commended the Kaduna state government for collaborating with the federal government and security agencies to restore security in the state.
In his remarks, the Kaduna state governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Kila, restated the commitment of the state to ensure that all kidnapped persons in the state regain freedom.
