Matawalle Condemns Abduction Of Female Students

Edited by Aisha Adesanya

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has condemned the abduction of female students of the Federal University Gusau.

In a statement, the Minister while condemning the act, extended his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara State over the tragic abduction.

He said, “I share in your pain and strongly condemn this reprehensible act carried out by suspected bandits”.

The minister further called on the nation’s dedicated security forces to intensify efforts and deploy every available resources to ensure the safe return of the abducted students.

Matawalle stressed that all hands must be on deck in ensuring the release of the abducted students.

“As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinibu’s eight point agenda of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity, I condemn and vow to secure the release of the abducted students.”

He reassured the citizens of the State of the ministry’s commitment to secure their lives and property.

Matawalle also said that air and ground components of the military have already been massively deployed within the state as every measure will be taken to protect them.