The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the kidnapping of school children and women in Kaduna state.
The US Mission in Nigeria gave the condemnation in a statement via its official X page on Saturday.
It also decried the displaced persons abducted in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, where suspected Boko Haram terrorists had kidnapped over 100 internally displaced persons.
The US mission equally enjoined the Nigerian government to fish out the hoodlums and ensure they face the wrath of law.
The United States government however vowed to support Nigeria’s effort to secure release of affected victims.
“The United States strongly condemns the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Kaduna and displaced persons in Borno. Our hearts go out to the victims’ families. We stand with you in demanding the perpetrators face justice and the immediate, safe return of all taken. We support…
“We support Nigeria’s efforts to secure their release,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the White House National Security Advisor to the President of the United States, James Sullivan also strongly condemned the recent kidnappings, stating the USA’s commitment to collaborate with Nigeria to rescue the abductees.
Sullivan wrote, “ We condemn the recent kidnappings of displaced persons in Borno State and school children & staff in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
“We stand with Nigeria in demanding the immediate safe return of these innocent civilians and call for perpetrators to be held to account.””
Reports revealed that over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits.
The bandits reportedly stormed the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday, shooting at their victims before taking away at least 280 of the pupils and teachers from both schools.
