Zamfara State Governor Bello Dauda Lawal has summoned an emergency security meeting following the recent abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Emergency Security Council meeting was aimed at ensuring the immediate release of all abducted persons and also finding a lasting solution to the lingering issue of insecurity.
He added that the Governor directed the Deputy Governor, Mani Mallam Mummuni, to provide all the necessary support to the security agencies to restore normalcy in all affected areas.
Meanwhile, Security Chiefs stated that troops had neutralised scores of the kidnappers and are actively pursuing them to ensure the safe rescue of all victims.
