100-Day Captives: FG, Borno intensify efforts to rescue 44 pupils

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Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum

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The Federal Government and Borno Government have intensified efforts to secure the safe release of 44 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area.

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Gov. Babagana Zulum disclosed this on Friday when he met with parents of the abducted pupils in Maiduguri.

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The meeting followed a request by the parents, who appealed for urgent government intervention to secure the children’s safe release.

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Zulum expressed sympathy to the affected families and assured them of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to rescuing the abducted pupils.

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He said Tinubu had directed security agencies to intensify efforts toward ensuring the children’s safe return to their families.

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According to him, the Nigerian Armed Forces and Borno Government were working together to achieve the objective.

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“On behalf of the government and people of Borno, I once again extend my sympathies over what happened at Mussa Central Primary School,” Zulum said.

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He said the incident occurred on May 15, resulting in the abduction of about 44 primary school pupils.

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The governor assured the parents that the government would continue doing everything possible to secure the children’s safe return.

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The meeting was attended by Sen. Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, and other senior government officials.

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Those present included commissioners responsible for education and inter-governmental affairs, among other government officials.

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