Father Of Rescued Kaduna Children Thanks NSA, Others

The father of three children recently rescued by security forces has expressed appreciation to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Kaduna state government and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, and security forces.

Four children and their mother were abducted by kidnappers on June 23, in Kaduna.

The first of the children was, however, killed by the kidnappers before the mother was released to secure a ransom of N150 million.

However, three children remaining children were rescued by the security forces and were handed over to their parents by the National Security Adviser, on Tuesday, July 9.

The father of the children, Musa Dutse Gimba, in a statement said the rescue wouldn’t have been possible without the “exceptional professionalism and bravery” of the security forces who conducted the operation.

He said: “Thanks to the meticulous planning and coordination, led by the Office of the National Security Adviser, our three surviving children are now free.

“While we still earnestly grieve the death of our eldest son, whose life was cut short before his prime, we thank God for the opportunity he has given us to be reunited with our surviving children.

We want to use this medium to bring some sort of closure to this harrowing and unforgettable experience that we do not wish on anyone. We also want to use this opportunity, to thank all those, who, one way or the other, were instrumental in bringing us to this point.

“Of specific mention, are the following groups and persons: the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, and his office, for their unrelenting efforts, in bringing this day to a reality.

“The office of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, for his involvement and tireless effort on this matter.

The Kaduna State Government, The security forces include but are not limited to the Nigerian Army Garrison Commander in Kaduna State, the Department of Security Services, Kaduna State, the Nigerian Police Force, Kaduna State Command, Military intelligence, and the National Intelligence Agency for the various roles that they played.”