The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has visited students of Kuriga who were abducted by bandits in March 2024 and assured them of safety and security.
During the visit, the governor expressed delight with the students’ focus on their studies and appreciated them for putting the experience of their abduction behind them.
Recall that bandits, in large numbers, abducted no fewer than 137 students and staff from the Government Secondary and Primary School, Kuriga 1, in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state on March 7, 2024.
The victims were released two weeks later.
At the LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School, Kuriga, Sani engaged with the students and teachers and inspected the remodelled school facilities.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done and the equipping of the school while assuring the students and their parents of his administration’s commitment to their safety and security.
Students, teachers and community members came out in large numbers to welcome the governor during the visit.
An elated Sani expressed delight that the abducted students had put the bitter experience of their abduction behind them and were concentrating on their studies.
In a statement on Monday, Sani said, “Emotions ran high as I visited the LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School, Kuriga. I was received by cheering students, teachers and appreciative members of the community.
“I had a warm and robust engagement with the students on how they have been coping since they regained freedom and their progress in school. Their responses were positive and inspiring.
“I assured them of our total commitment to their safety and security. I am elated that the students have put the bitter experience of their abduction behind them and are concentrating on their studies.
“I also seized the opportunity of the visit to inspect the remodelling work carried out at the school. The school has also been fully equipped. I am satisfied with the work done. It was executed to specification and of high quality.”
