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March 8, 2021
No fewer than 11 Northern states have beefed up security around schools to prevent the abduction of pupils by bandits in their states, investigations have revealed.
It was learnt at the weekend that the states stepped up security in schools following the recent abductions of 27 pupils from Government Science College, Kagara in Niger State and 297 others from Government Girls’ Secondary School in Jangebe, Zamfara State. However, all the pupils have been recovered following intense negotiations between the bandits and the governments of the two states, with the assistance of non-state actors.
Gunmen had also abducted over 300 boys from Government Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State, who were freed about a week later.
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There was a sense of déjà vu when female students of the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Jangebe, in Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State were kidnapped, with many wondering whether the girls would be rescued.
But three days later, there was a sigh of relief when the girls were released with President Muhammadu Buhari pledging that such incidents will never happen again.
The past week also threw up some talking points, especially with the security situation in Zamfara.
Enjoy these and other stories that generated a buzz that kept tongues wagging.
1. Buhari’s hollow assurances
On February 28, President Buhari gave Nigerians assurance that the abduction of students in the country would never happen again under his watch.
The Presidency has said Nigerians will be informed if ransom was paid to secure the release of abducted students. President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman,