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What UN Told Nigerian Government About Kankara Boys

What UN Told Nigerian Government About Kankara Boys

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UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has reacted to the release of the abducted 344 students of Government Science School Kankara in Katsina State of Nigeria.

 

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DAILY POST recalls that the school boys, numbering 333 were released on Thursday night, six days after they were kidnapped.

 

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Boko Haram leader had claimed responsibility for the abduction, but the Defence Headquarters dismissed it as the usual propaganda of the terrorist group.

 

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Guterres in a note to UN correspondents on Friday, commended the swift action taken by the Nigerian Government to rescue the students.

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He further called for the immediate and “unconditional” release of those still in captivity.

 

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Guterres emphasizes the need to provide the released children and their families with the necessary health and psychosocial support, NAN reports.

 

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The secretary-general also called for increased efforts to safeguard schools and educational facilities in the country.

 

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He reiterated the solidarity and commitment of the UN to supporting the government and people of Nigeria in their fight against terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime.

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-Daily POST

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