FG urges security agencies to free abducted Tarka University students
Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has urged security agencies to secure the release of the abducted students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the call in a statement signed by Mr. Jonathan Eze, her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja. Reports indicate that the students…
The minister, who described the act as heinous and unacceptable, called for the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted students.
“I urge the security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of the students.
“I also call on members of the public with any relevant information to assist the authorities in their investigations.”
While assuring the families of the abducted students of the government’s commitment to ensuring their safe release, she urged Nigerians to join in prayers for the quick and safe return of the students.
The minister also appealed to the kidnappers to consider the trauma inflicted on the victims, their families, and the university community.
“The students are innocent and should not be subjected to any harm,” she said.
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