The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of the 287 school children kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday.
It could be recalled that on March 7, 2024, the schoolchildren from LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School, Kuriga, were abducted by the hoodlums who took them into the forest.
The statement expressed appreciation to President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for prioritising the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed.
According to the statement, governor Uba Sani also appreciated the courage of the officers of the Nigerian Army for seeing to the successful release of the schoolchildren.
It said the Nigerian Army deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded and security restored in communities.