FG’ll ensure safe return of abducted schoolchildren, others – APC

The All Progressives Congress has said the nation should expect quick and safe return of schoolchildren from Kagara, Niger State, and other people abducted from different parts of the State.

National Secretary, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the APC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to the APC, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has continued to make wild allegations regarding the abductions.

It said, “Bandits moved from village to village, supported by a helicopter,” adding, “this is part of the crass, wild and baseless official statement issued by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in response to the condemnable abductions of schoolchildren and other citizens in Niger State.”

It also stated, “If anyone is in doubt that the PDP shouldn’t be taken seriously on any issue in the country, here lies a stark reminder.

“To this end, we cannot join issues with the PDP but rather focus on ongoing efforts to ensure the quick and safe release of the abducted schoolchildren and other citizens. Coordinated by our service chiefs, President Muhammadu Buhari has already deployed to Niger State national security assets to achieve this.

“We urge parents, loved ones and other stakeholders not to be distracted by the PDP’s insensitive, horribly-timed and baseless conspiracies and lies as all hand are on deck to ensure the quick and safe release of the abductees.

“Government’s resolve and the capacity of our security services to end these cowardly attacks on soft targets, particularly schools, is not in doubt. We urge the continued support all Nigerians to ensure this.”