The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has officially handed over 16 recued abducted persons to the officials from the Zamfara State Government.
The handing over of the victims who were rescued in 2 batches on 27 June 2024 in Shinkafi and Tsafe Local Government Areas comprising 8 males and 8 femalesat was done at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja Nigeria's Capital.
A statement by the Head, Strategic Communications, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser Abu Michael said the rescued persons were abducted from Zurmi, Duran and Gusau Metropolis in Zamfara State on 22 April 2024, before they were successfully rescued by a team of security operatives of the NCTC, ONSA.
While presenting them to officials of the state led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Nakwada, the NSA reiterated the resolve of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Government to rid the country of kidnapping and other heinous crimes.
He urged all citizens and residents of Nigeria to continue to support the efforts of the security agencies in achieving the government’s vision of securing the country. Mallam Ribadu assured that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring a safe and resilient society.
According him, the Government is working assiduously with relevant authorities to close-up ungoverned spaces that have continued to provide hiding places for criminal elements in the country.
After presenting the rescued victims to the NSA for their official handover, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, Major General Adamu Garba Laka, appealed to Nigerians to always avail the centre with timely report of suspicious activities and characters to security operatives to engender proactive response.
It would be recalled that few weeks ago, 22 abducted students and staff of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, were also successfully rescued by joint efforts of security agencies coordinated by the NCTC under the leadership of Major General Adamu Laka, including a victim from Sokoto State.
The NCTC also stated that it has set up a Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell for monitoring and tracking of kidnappers and rescue of abductees.
The SSG was accompanied by the State Commissioner for Project Implementation, Hon. Zurumi Nasiru and Alhaji Ibrahim Isah of the State Liaison, Abuja. Also at the event was the Chairman Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Distinguished Senator Shehu Buba.
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