Categories: metro

Niger gov returns, meets parents of abducted Tegina schoolchildren

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has met with the parents of the 136 students of Salihu Tanko Islamiya School, Tegina, who were abducted last month.

The governor had travelled abroad after the abduction, while his deputy coordinated the rescue operation.

Upon his return to the country, Bello launched a special vigilante to deal with gangs causing crisis within the state and proceeded to Tegina to see the parents of the abducted children.

The governor met with the parents of the victims and other stakeholders at the palace of the Emir of Kagara, Ahmed Garba Gunna.

He sympathised with them and promised that the state government was determined to rescue the children.

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

La Liga President tells Infantino to resign, accuses FIFA of damaging football

La Liga President tells Infantino to resign, accuses FIFA of damaging football La Liga president…

8 hours ago

NSCDC busts alleged fake university in Lagos, rescues 106 students

NSCDC busts alleged fake university in Lagos, rescues 106 students The Nigeria Security and Civil…

9 hours ago

Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina battles deportation in South African court

Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina battles deportation in South African court Former Miss Universe…

10 hours ago

Police arrest hospital cleaner for allegedly stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in Adamawa

Police arrest hospital cleaner for allegedly stealing NYSC doctor's ₦18m car in Adamawa The Adamawa…

10 hours ago

Sowore condemns seven-year jail term for Kano man over cannabis advert

Sowore condemns seven-year jail term for Kano man over cannabis advert The 2027 African Action…

10 hours ago

Fayose’s brother urges ex-Ekiti governor to reject REA chairmanship appointment

Fayose's brother urges ex-Ekiti governor to reject REA chairmanship appointment Isaac Fayose has publicly appealed…

10 hours ago