By Aaron Ossai
Member of the House Representatives, Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba has condemned in strongest terms the abduction of children at the St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papari community in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
Reacting In a statement on Friday, Hon. Abdullahi Garba who is the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation described the attack as tragic, senseless and utterly unacceptable, noting that the continued targeting of schools poses a grave threat to the nation’s education future.
The lawmaker, who represents Kontagora/Wushishi/Mariga/Masheg Federal Constituency of Niger State, expressed his deep concern over the trauma the abducted schoolgirls may be facing and called for an immediate and well-coordinated operation by security agencies to ensure their safe rescue and the arrest of the perpetrators.
“On behalf of my family and constituents, I commiserate with the government and people of Niger State, especially the families of the abducted students while assuring you of my deep support and solidarity during this trying time”, he said.
The lawmaker prayed to the Almighty Allah for the safe and early return of the abducted schoolgirls and extended his heartfelt sympathies to the affected families, urging communities to remain vigilant and cooperative with security agencies in the collective effort to rid the region of criminality.
