In a statement issued on Monday by the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government conveyed solidarity with the affected families and condemned the “reprehensible attack” that also led to the killing of school officials.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to the statement, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting every Nigerian, particularly schoolchildren, describing their safety as a solemn responsibility of the state.
The minister said security and intelligence agencies have been directed to locate, rescue, and safely return the abducted students, while ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice. He added that the government would not relent until the students are reunited with their families.
Idris noted that strengthening internal security remains a top priority for the administration, which is recalibrating the country’s military, policing, and intelligence systems to better prevent attacks and improve rapid response to threats.
He further disclosed that Nigeria is intensifying regional security collaboration through ECOWAS, the African Union, and the Multinational Joint Task Force to secure its borders and disrupt terrorist and criminal networks.
The minister urged Nigerians to remain calm and confident, assuring them of the government’s resolve to restore safety and order.
