Abuja, March 13, 2024 – President Bola Tinubu will not succumb to the payment of ransom to kidnappers of children in Kaduna and Borno states.
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, said this after the meeting of Federal Executive Council on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said the president had directed the immediate release of the abducted children in the affected states.
“So, the security agencies are working round the clock. This children and people that have been abducted by criminal elements will be brought back to safety pretty soon.
“And Mr President has also directed that no ransom will be paid by government to any of these criminal elements. I think it’s important that this be put out there.”
He said the government was reviewing the offer of assistance by foreign countries and organisations for the retrieval of the kidnapped children.
“Well, we’re aware that is not just the US that has actually offered. Other countries have also offered to support Nigeria.
“But what we can tell you is that government is still reviewing these offers and the position of government will be made known,” he said. (GBN)
