The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has disclosed that the Federal 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. Ribadu stated this when he officially handed over 16 abductees to officials of the Zamfara State Government following the rescue from terrorists by security agencies.<\/p>\n
A statement signed by Abu Michael Head, Strategic Communications NCTC-ONSA made this known on Thursday in Abuja<\/p>\n
It reads, \u201cIn a demonstration of its unwavering commitment towards the safety and protection of Nigerians, the Federal Government has continued to record successes in various rescue operations of kidnap victims in the country, with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu handing over 16 abductees to an official of Zamfara state at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victims who were rescued in 2 batches on 27 June 2024 in Shinkafi and Tsafe LGAs comprised 8 males and 8 females.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe urged all citizens and residents of Nigeria to continue to support the efforts of the security agencies in achieving the government\u2019s vision of securing the country. Mallam Ribadu assured that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring a safe and resilient society.<\/p>\n
According to him, \u201cthe 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\u201d.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, Major General Adamu Garba Laka, after presenting the rescued victims to the NSA for their official handover appealed to Nigerians to always and timely report suspicious activities and characters to security operatives to engender proactive response.<\/p>\n
Recall 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.<\/p>\n
The Zamfara State SSG was accompanied by the State Commissioner for Project Implementation, Hon. Zurumi Nasiru and Alhaji Ibrahim Isah to receive the rescued abductees in Abuja.<\/p>\n
Also at the event was the Chairman Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Distinguished Senator Shehu Buba.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the NCTC has set up a Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell for monitoring and tracking of kidnappers and rescue of abductees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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