The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar, stated on Thursday that the kidnapped students in Kaduna State's Kuriga secondary and primary schools will be rescued soon.
The minister also mentioned that the killing of officers and soldiers in Okuama community of Delta State will not be ignored, and the culprits will be found and dealt with decisively.
In Kaduna on Thursday evening, the minister addressed the 1 Division Nigerian Army troops who are fighting against bandits in the northwestern states.
Abubakar stated that he visited Kaduna State to support the military's efforts in combating terrorism in the North-West regions, where they are responsible.
The minister indicated that President Bola Tinubu is aware of the sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
He said, “We have the power, will and strength, as well as determination, and our morale is high to end insecurity. I know what you have been doing to rescue the schoolchildren unhurt. Keep the morale high. The President fully supports you.
“I have been briefed about your efforts to rescue the kidnapped schoolchildren. The strategies that I have been briefed about are going on very well, and I am sure you will get them.
“We will free those children and bring them back to their parents. We thank you for your sleepless nights to keep us safe.”
The minister expressed sadness about the killing of the Nigerian Army's officers and soldiers in Delta State.
“We will find the killers of our soldiers and deal with them. You don’t kill our men and go unpunished; we will deal with them firmly,” he said.
