FORUM OF NORTHERN POLITICAL  PARTIES CHAIRMEN (FNPPC) EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH KURIGA COMMUNITY AND CONDEMNS KIDNAPPING OF 200 STUDENTS. 

By; Imrana Abdullahi

The Forum of Northern Political Parties Chairmen extends their deepest sympathies and solidarity to the residents of Kuriga community, located in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in the wake of the tragic abduction of approximately 200 students from a primary school in Kuriga ward.

In a statement by Mal. Mikailu Abubakar National secretary of the forum on 7th March, 2024 made available to news men revealed that.

The heinous act of kidnapping innocent children from their educational institution has inflicted profound shock and anguish upon the Kuriga community and the wider society. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the abducted students during this distressing time, and we stand firmly united in support of their quest for the safe return of their loved ones.

The abduction of these young students represents a brazen attack on the fundamental right to education and the safety of our children. It is an affront to the values of peace, unity, and progress that we hold dear as a nation. We condemn this cowardly act in the strongest possible terms and call for swift and decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The Forum of Northern Political Parties Chairmen urgently appeals to the government of Kaduna State and relevant security agencies to prioritize the rescue efforts and take all necessary measures to ensure the safe return of the abducted students to their families. Every resource and effort must be mobilized to expedite their release and alleviate the suffering of the affected families.

Furthermore, we call upon the government to implement robust security measures across educational institutions in Kaduna State and the wider Northern region, to prevent such heinous acts from recurring in the future. It is imperative that the safety and well-being of our children remain paramount, and that every child has the opportunity to pursue their education in a secure environment.

As representatives of various political parties in the Northern region, we reiterate our unwavering commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to address the root causes of insecurity and restore peace and stability to our communities. We urge all Nigerians to stand together in solidarity against the scourge of kidnapping and violence, and to work towards building a safer and more prosperous future for our nation.