Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has reacted to the return of the 344 pupils of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina, State, who were abducted by people said to be insurgents or bandits.
The record-fast rescue/release of the boys has brought a lot of relief although some people believe it might have been stage-managed to shore up the Buhari government’s profile.
While the government has countered the theory, Tinubu, on Saturday, in a statement said the boys’ return had proved that Buhari was committed to the security of the citizens.
He, however, admonished the military to do more in securing the people.
He said the statement titled, ‘Lauding Pres. Buhari, Gov. Masari over Rescue of Kankara Schoolboys:
“The initial abduction of the over 300 Kankara schoolboys from their dormitory in broad daylight was unsettling and raises serious concern. However, their prompt rescue from their abductors is heart-warming.
“It vindicates President Buhari in his untiring commitment and determination to rid the country of insecurity and confront Boko Haram insurgents and bandits operating in some parts of the country.”
The former governor of Lagos State also applauded Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, and men of Armed Forces for “bringing the boys back home”.
“This laudable effort must be sustained. We must all do more to tackle the evil-doers and see the back of the Boko insurgents and bandits.
“We need to upgrade our security infrastructure and re-strategise. The armed forces themselves must renew their efforts to make not only our schools safe for students but also our cities and villages.
“No development can occur in a climate of fear, uncertainty, and insecurity of lives and property. I empathise with the agonised parents and relations of the abducted schoolboys and rejoice with them over the release of their children from the jaws of the abductors.”
