President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the nation’s security forces for their swift response in rescuing Catholic school students in Niger State and worshippers abducted in Kwara State.
In a statement released on Sunday, the President reaffirmed his commitment to the safety of all Nigerians, noting that he had canceled his trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to personally oversee security operations at home.
“You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me to coordinate the security efforts at home,” he said.
“Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been rescued. I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State have been recovered.
“I am closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from the frontline. Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety, and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people.”
The statement underscores the administration’s determination to safeguard citizens and tackle insecurity across the country.