FG hands over rescued Catholic schoolgirls to Niger Gov

The Federal Government said it has rescued all the abducted St Mary’s Catholic Primary Secondary School pupils/students and their teachers who were abducted over a month ago.

National Coordinator, Counter Terrorism Center (CTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka (rtd), said this in Minna on Monday while handing over the last rescued 130 children and teachers to the Niger state Governor Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago at Government House.

“All the children have been successfully rescued. None remains in captivity. All the children were rescued unhurt,” General Laka said.

The development came after the federal government had earlier rescued 100 students o.

He said the rescue operation was carried out by the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with operatives of the Directorate of State Security (DSS), the police and other security operatives.

Laka who commended the patience of Nigerians, added that government has taken steps to ensure the safety of lives of school children and all Nigerians.

In his remarks, Governor Bago appreciated President Bola Tinubu and the security operatives in the country for their unwavering commitment that led to the rescue of the school children.

Bago also lauded Nigerians for their solidarity and prayers during the trying times and promised to celebrate Christmas with the rescued children.