By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has lauded the return of four of the five abducted Federal University Dutsin-Ma students.
This was contained in a press release by Busola Kukoyi, SSA Media to the First Lady.
Receiving the students at the State House Presidential Villa, Abuja, the first lady said learning and education are veritable weapons in the fight against terrorism and criminality by individuals and communities
“I join a cheerful nation to welcome our beloved daughters home as you re-unite with your families. We grieved over the sad fate that had befallen you and we join your family to celebrate your safe return. Since your dreadful abduction on October 5, 2023, it has been a period of pain for you, your parents, your teachers and indeed all Nigerians,” she said.
“Throughout this period, we have kept faith and trust in God and in our law enforcement agencies that you will return safely.
“Since the incident, law enforcement officers from various agencies worked tirelessly to ensure your return home. Today we thank Almighty God for protecting you and reuniting you with your loved ones.
“The First Lady assured the rescued girls of the Federal Government’s commitment and that of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI to support them psychologically and with their education as they begin their healing after more than 70 days in captivity. She added that it is imperative that their experience does not hinder their educational pursuits and career interest.
“Beyond your safe return, we would follow up on your journey not only to recover from this sad episode in your lives, but to see that you accomplish your mission in your educational pursuit and career interests.
“Already, I have been briefed on the courage you have shown so far and I encourage you to turn this episode in your lives, into a story of triumph”.
The representative of the National Security Adviser, Brig-Gen. Olutayo Adesuyi, while handing over the girls said Mrs. Tinubu’s meeting with the rescued girls is significant as it shows the solidarity of the federal governments support.
Present at the meeting were parents of the rescued girls, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University, representative of the Inspector General of Police and National Counter Terrorism Legal Officer.
