….Says it’s time states are granted constitutional roles in the management of security.
By Chris Udochukwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general election and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has described the news of the killing of 3 of the abducted students of Greenfield University Kaduna as heartbreaking.
This is also as he has stated that it’s time states are granted constitutional roles in the management of security.
Atiku who expressed worry over the rate of lost of precious souls, prayed that the families and friends of the dead ones be comforted.
He stated this via his twitter handle while reacting to the news of the killings of the 3 Greenfield University.
The tweet reads:
Heartbreaking to learn of the killing of 3 of the abducted students of Greenfield University, Kaduna. How long shall we continue to lose precious souls? May their families and friends be comforted. It is time states are granted constitutional roles in the management of security.
Precise Post recalls that the bandits Friday (today) shot dead three of the abducted students.
Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said that the armed bandits on Tuesday night kidnapped an unspecified number of students at the institution located at Kasarami village off Kaduna-Abuja Road in Chikun LGA.
“The remains of three students were found today (Friday), in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university and have been evacuated to a mortuary by the Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, and Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike, Lt.Col. MH Abdullahi.”
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the killing of three students as sheer wickedness, inhumanity and an outright desecration of human lives by vile entities. He went on to say that the armed bandits represent the worst of humankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness they represent.”
“Evil, the Governor further said, would not triumph over God-given humanity. He appealed to citizens to come together against the forces of darkness challenging national security and the very existence of the Nigerian State.”
“The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State sent deep condolences and empathy to the students’ families and the university community, as he prayed for the repose of their souls. The Government will keep citizens informed of further developments.
