The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, has said that the agency has sent in more reinforcement in a collaborative effort with other security agencies to rescue over 200 kidnapped pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kuriga Chikun LGA in Kaduna State.
He stated this while on a visit to the state governor, Uba Sani, to restate the agency’s strife to bring back victims of the abduction.
Dr. Audi assures the governor that with collaborative efforts, there will be a speedy recovery of those abducted, and they will be brought home safely.
He condemned the kidnapping, describing it as an act of sabotage that is very unfortunate and worrisome. He however, assured the Kaduna state governor that efforts are on top gear as the security agencies are relentlessly working to effect the release of the students and their teachers.
“Your Excellency Sir, as a matter of concern, let me, on behalf of the NSCDC management and Personnel across the nation, say that we are ready to work in collaboration with all relevant security agencies with full mechanisms and security apparatus put in place to see that the perpetrators of this heinous crime do not go scot-free.
“The NSCDC remains a key actor in the nation’s internal security and the lead agency in the Safe Schools Initiative; currently, we are in strong synergy with the Nigerian Army, the Police and others for the quick and safe return of the abducted students,” the CG said in a statement signed by the spokesman of the agency, Babawale Afolabi.
According to him, the state government deserves commendation for providing the necessary logistics for the NSCDC State Command to function effectively.
He equally tasks the governor on allocation of a befitting command permanent site and operational vehicles that would enhance the discharge of the corps’ statutory mandate in safeguarding all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, (CNAI), across the State.
He appealed to communities in Kaduna State to work closely with security agencies by providing actionable intelligence and information in order to achieve the desired success and results afterwards.
Responding, Governor Uba said the gesture of the NSCDC will boost the joint team rescue efforts involving the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police, and the DSS, amongst others.
He notes that all critical stakeholders must play active roles to forestall criminalities and frustrate evil men whose delight is to disrupt the peace and stability of the good people of Kaduna State.
