By Sani Haruna, Birnin Kebbi
President Bola Tinubu had vowed said that, Federal Government would use every instrument of the state to ensure the safe release of the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls.
Tinubu disclosed this when he sent the Vice-President Kashim Shettima to commiserate with the Government and people of Kebbi State on the abduction of 25 schoolgirls of GGCSS Maga, Danko Wasagu, local government area of the state.
President Tinubu, promised that no stone would be left unturned to ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act get the full wrath of the law adding that,Kebbi people are not alone, Nigeria stands with them.
He added that, the nation was sorrowful shaken with the unfortunate abduction of the 25 young schoolgirls, as federal and state governments would not rest until your these young girls return to you warm embrace
Tinuni also commended the gallant officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agents for their courage, tirelessness and sacrifices, and lauded Dr. Nasir Idris for being steadfast, saying that the nation stands with him, the abducted girls and the people of the state.
Special tribute was paid to the late Chief Security officer of the school and the gate man of the school, who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the students, and assured that, their bravery will forever be honored and that their families will receive due care and support.
Responding, Dr. Nasir Idris commended the President for his swift response to the unfortunate incident by dispatching sending the Vice president for the historic visit.
He also acknowledged the invaluable efforts of the various security agencies, vowing to continue partnering with them to ensure the safe rescue of the seized students.
The Vice President entourage were the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nantawe Yitwada; Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Iman Suleiman Ibrahim; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Bernard Fori, and Minister of State, Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Tanko Sununu Yusuf.