Former Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone senator Shehu Sani has stated that, like other Northern States, Kaduna State lacks dense forests where more than 200 schoolchildren might be concealed without being discovered—even with cutting-edge equipment. He emphasized the region’s geographic setting, which is on the Savanna belt and usually lacks the cover required for such widespread kidnappings to go unreported. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In his assessment, locating the kidnapped children is just the initial step, with the subsequent challenge lying in the potential repercussions of using force to rescue them. Sani acknowledged the delicate balance security forces must strike between swift action and ensuring the safety of the abducted children, emphasizing the need for caution and strategic planning.
Sani conveyed his confidence in the capabilities of the defense and security agencies to assess the situation and determine the most effective and safest approach to secure the freedom of the kidnapped pupils. He expressed optimism that despite the challenges, the perpetrators of the abduction have limited options, suggesting that the authorities have the upper hand in resolving the crisis. The former senator shared his thoughts via a post on his official social media handle, addressing the ongoing abduction of over 200 school children and their teachers in Kaduna State by gunmen suspected to be bandits.
Hear him: “Kaduna, like most northern states of Nigeria, lies on the Savanna geographical belt. We don’t have thick forest where over 200 pupils can be hidden without being detected using the best of technology. Locating them is one thing and the next challenge is the thought of the consequences of the use of force to rescue them. I believe that the defence and security agencies are weighing on the best and safest ways. The terrorists have limited options. I’m optimistic that the pupils freedom will be secured.” CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
