Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle has condemned the abduction of female students of Federal University Gusau.
The minister in a statement signed by Ag. Director Press and Public relationsAttari M. Hopeo n Sunday extends his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara state for the tragic incident.
He said, “I share in your pain and strongly condemn this reprehensible act carried out by suspected bandits.”
While he condemned the attack in all totality, he called on the nation’s dedicated security forces to intensify efforts and deploy every available resources to secure the safe return of the abducted students.
He said that all hands must be on deck in securing the release of the abducted students.
“As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinibu’s eight point agenda of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity, I condemn and vow to secure the release of the abducted students.”
He assured citizens of the state that air and ground components of the military have already been massively deployed within the state as every measure will be taken to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.
He further assured of federal government’s commitment on providing security for lives and property of the citizenry.
