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 abductors demanded N1bn for their release while giving a deadline of March 27, 2024, for the payment of the ransom. The 137 school children abducted from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, who were released on Sunday March 2024, have arrived at the Government House in Kaduna.
The Kaduna State Government announced the release of the schoolchildren. This was contained in a statement signed by the state governor, Uba Sani. The statement partly reads “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released.” Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke with Mr. President several times. He shared our pains, comforted us, and worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe return of the children. The governor also appreciated the courage of the officers of the Nigerian Army for seeing to the successful release of the schoolchildren. He said, “The Nigerian Army also deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded, and security restored in our communities. We also thank all Nigerians who prayed fervently for the safe return of the school children. This is indeed a day of joy. We give Almighty Allah all the glory.” However, the governor clarified that 137 schoolchildren were abducted on March 7, 2024, and not 287 schoolchildren, as was previously reported. Source: PUNCH
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