The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has condemned the abduction of female students of Federal University of Gusau.
The minister in a statement issued Sunday by the Ag. Director of Press, Attari Hope, while condemning the act, extends his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara State for the tragic abduction.
The minister called on the security forces to intensify efforts and deploy every resources available to secure the safe return of the abducted students.
He said that all hands must be on desk in securing the release of the abducted students.
He said: “I share in your pain and strongly condemn this reprehensible act carried out by suspected bandits.
“As part of President Ahmed Bola Tinibu’s eight point agender of strengthing the national security for peace and prosperity I condemned and vowed to secure the release of the abducted students.
The minister assured that the air and ground components of the military have already been massively deployed within the state, addi g that every measure will be taken to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.
He further assured the citizens of the federal government’s commitment on providing security for lives and property of the citizenry.