The Nigerian Government has successfully secured the release of more than 1,000 individuals who were recently kidnapped in the northern region of the country.Â
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made this announcement, highlighting the government’s ongoing efforts to address security challenges.
The latest rescue involved 23 individuals who were abducted last September at the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State.
These individuals, comprising 15 students and eight university workers, were rescued alongside a woman abducted in Funtua, Katsina State.
 The operation, coordinated by Major General Adamu Laka, took place near Kuncin Dutse village in Zamfara’s Tsafe Local Government Area.
Mr. Ribadu commended the successful rescue, emphasizing the government’s commitment to securing the release of abducted persons while ensuring their privacy and safety.
“This is yet again a success story in our effort to free all those being unlawfully held in captivity. We have so far released over a thousand such victims without noise and with complete respect to their privacy and safety.”
He acknowledged the resilience of the released victims and their families, urging them to view their ordeal as a test of strength rather than a setback.
The National Security Adviser also expressed gratitude to all involved in the rescue operation, including security agencies and enforcement personnel.
He particularly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership and support, which facilitated the successful outcomes.
“On behalf of the President, I thank all those involved in the successful rescue of the victims without losing any of them or paying any ransom.”
“This occasion marks a final juncture in a series of rescues we have undertaken in the last few months to free victims of recent cases of mass abductions.”
Moreover, Mr. Ribadu reassured the public of the government’s dedication to enhancing law enforcement and security measures to prevent future abductions and bolster the safety of vulnerable communities.
“I am grateful to all our security and enforcement agencies for their tireless work and sacrifices. Finally, I want to put on record and appreciate the leadership and encouragement of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who made all these possible, Mr. Ribadu said while reuniting the victims with their loved ones in Abuja”
This latest rescue marks a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to address mass abductions, with a focus on strengthening security across the nation.
As the released victims were joyfully reunited with their loved ones in Abuja, Mr. Ribadu emphasized the importance of resilience and unity in overcoming such challenges, echoing the sentiments of hope and solidarity shared by all those involved in the successful rescue mission.
