Atiku urges government to rescue remaining kidnapped children after 360 Borno abductees freed.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar welcomed news that 360 people abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, had been rescued, and urged the Federal Government to accelerate efforts to free other Nigerians still in captivity.

In a statement posted on his X account on Monday, Atiku said the development was a relief for the victims and their families, who had lived in uncertainty since the March abduction.

“I am elated at reports of the rescue of 360 persons who were abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State,” he wrote.

He added that the rescue ended the suffering of the victims and the anguish of their loved ones, but warned that terrorism and banditry remain serious threats to the country.

“Even as this brings to an end the ordeal of the abductees and the anguish of their loved ones since they were abducted in March, we are still faced with threats from terrorism and banditry attacks,” Atiku said.

Atiku praised the military and other security agencies for their role in the operation, acknowledging their efforts in securing the safe release of the abductees.

“I acknowledge the role of the military and all other security agencies that were involved in the safe rescue of the Ngoshe abductees,” he said.

He expressed confidence that Nigeria’s armed forces could end the country’s prolonged insurgency if given adequate support and leadership.

“I am confident that if provided with the necessary tools and much‑needed political leadership, the military will bring to an end the nearly two decades of insurgency,” he added.

While celebrating the rescue, the former vice president called on authorities to intensify efforts to free other victims still held by terrorists and bandits across the country.

“Even as we savour this rescue, I urge the government and the military to intensify efforts to rescue nearly 100 school children and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State and Mussa, Borno State and all other Nigerians still in the custody of terrorists and bandits,” he said.

Atiku also advocated a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s security architecture, emphasizing intelligence gathering, technology and preventive measures.

“More importantly, I call for a rejig of our security architecture that places emphasis on intelligence, technology and preemptive actions that nips in the bud terrorist and banditry attacks before they are carried out,” he stated.

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