Thank You Sir: Governor Congratulates Buhari After 31 Kidnap Victims Are Freed by Bandits Six Months After

• President Muhammadu Buhari has been congratulated after bandits free 31 kidnap victims in Kebbi state
• The victims, whose total number are yet to be disclosed, were suspected to have been kidnapped in June 2021
• However, there were some students still being held by the bandits but efforts are being made to rescue them too

President Muhammadu Buhari has been congratulated over the release of some abducted people. This was disclosed in a statement by Kebbi governor.

The victims, whose total number are yet to be disclosed, were suspected to have been kidnapped by the notorious banditry kingpin, Dogo Gide, in June 2021, Premium Times reports.

According to the special adviser to Governor Bagudu on security matters, Garba Rabiu, some of the students were released unconditionally by the bandits.

Speaking on the release, the governor’s spokesman, Yahaya Sarki, said:

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“Today, Saturday 8th January 2022, 30 students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, and one teacher have arrived Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital, following their release. They shall undergo medical screening and support while being re-united with their families.”

The spokesperson then thanked security agencies and congratulated the president for the release.

“We thank all security agencies and those who have helped in securing the release, while congratulating Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari, for the success,” the spokesperson said.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 30 students of the same school were released on October 21, 2022, brought to Birnin Kebbi and reunited with their families. This is in addition to some who were earlier released to their parents.

Thousands of people were killed or kidnapped in Kebbi and other North-west states last year. The attacks, by terror groups operating as bandits, have continued despite the efforts of security agencies.

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In another report, a notorious and highly wanted kidnapper in Zamfara state has released 53 people who had been under his captivity for a long time.

Bello Turji made the release weeks after he had written a letter to the Shinkafi Emirate Council stating his willingness to turn a new leaf. Turji in his letter had said that he was willing to lay down his arms and embrace peace as warned by the state governor.

Some residents of the state said that the recent release of victims by Turji and his team is part of the dialogue with the kidnap lord with relevant authorities.

Source: Legit.ng