By our reporter| The bandits who attacked and abducted 333 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, on Friday night have contacted the state government, Governor Aminu Masari has said.
Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu who made the disclosure in a statement on Monday, said Governor Masiri has briefed President Muhammadu Buhari of the development during their meeting in Daura.
The statement, titled, ‘Gov Masari Briefs President Buhari On Kidnapped School Children, assures of steady progress in rescue efforts’.
“President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Daura, Katsina State, received more briefing on children kidnapped from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, with an assurance from Governor Aminu Bello Masari of steady progress to bring them out unharmed.
“The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor of the state, Manir Yakubu, said the kidnappers had made contact and discussions were already on pertaining to safety and return to their homes.
“Governor Masari also noted that security agencies had located the position of the children.
“The Governor said the President was fully committed to the rescue of the school children, adding that it was only appropriate to visit the President and give him more details of rescue efforts,” the statement read.
Alabingo.com reported that heavily armed bandits had on Friday night attacked Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, and abducted the students after a gun duel with the police.
The daring raid by the bandits took place a few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari arrived his home state.
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