Atiku Commends Rescue Of 360 Boko Haram Captives In Borno

Atiku Abubakar

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed reports of the rescue of 360 people abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State. He recently had his say via his X handle, and Nigerians have been reacting.

Calling for renewed efforts to secure the release of other victims still being held by kidnappers, Atiku described the development as a relief for the victims and their families, who had endured months of uncertainty since the abduction occurred in March.

He concluded by commending the military and other security agencies involved in the operation, stressing that their efforts made the successful rescue possible.

His words, “I am elated at reports of the rescue of 360 persons who were abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State.

Even as this brings to an end the ordeal of the abductees and the anguish of their loved ones since they were abducted in March, we are still faced with threats from terrorism and banditry attacks.

I acknowledge the role of the military and all other security agencies that were involved in the safe rescue of the Ngoshe abductees.

I am confident that if provided with the necessary tools and much-needed political leadership, the military will bring to an end the nearly two decades of insurgency.

Even as we savour this rescue, I urge the government and the military to intensify efforts to rescue nearly 100 school children and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State and Mussa, Borno State and all other Nigerians still in the custody of terrorists and bandits.

More importantly, I call for a rejig of our security architecture that places emphasis on intelligence, technology and preemptive actions that nips in the bud terrorist and banditry attacks before they are carried out.”

WOW.