The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has demanded the immediate rescue of over 200 pupils and staff of LGEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who were kidnapped on Thursday morning.
The association, while expressing sadness over the incident in a statement on Friday by the Universal President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, said the news of the abduction was shocking, and called for a review of security arrangements in and around schools nationwide.
“The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, is deeply saddened and shocked upon receiving the news of the abduction of more than 200 students from a primary and secondary school in Kuriga village of Birnin Gwari, LGA of Kaduna State.
“The leadership of NANS is calling on security agencies to take immediate action in rescuing these innocent students and ensuring that such an alarming incident does not occur again.
“In addition, we strongly urge the government to urgently review and increase the manpower and remuneration of our security personnel as it currently falls below the United Nations’ recommended level.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kaduna State government, families, and guardians of these abducted students. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. We hope for their safe return as soon as possible.
“This heinous act is a clear indication that there is still much work to be done in securing Nigeria’s educational institutions. The safety and wellbeing of our children should be a top priority for the government at all levels, irrespective of their political or religious affiliations. It is crucial that we come together as a nation to tackle this menace before it gets out of hand,” Emonefe said.
DAILY POST reports that the incident took place in the morning when the bandits rode in on bikes while the students were assembled.
Kaduna kidnap: NANS demands immediate rescue of school children, staff
