By Ebere Agozie
Mr Mohammed Ndarani, (SAN) has sympathised with the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru-Bago, over the recent abduction of some students of St. Mary’s Private Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, and called for Nigerians’ support.
Ndarani said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
He said that the incident was unfortunate, heartbreaking and unacceptable, especially at a time when the state government is investing heavily in security architecture and community protection.
“I also sympathise with the Federal Government over the kidnapping of 25 students of a Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State.
“These repeated attacks on schools are a major threat to national stability and educational development.
“I appeal to Nigerians to support security agencies with useful information, and to continue praying for the nation since overcoming insecurity requires a collective effort, vigilance and divine intervention.
“We must all join hands with government, security agencies, traditional institutions and citizens to ensure that these troubling incidents become a thing of the past.
“With unity, sincere commitment and prayers, Nigeria will overcome this challenge,” Ndarani added.
The learned silk equally appealed to religious leaders of the two major faiths in Nigeria to intensify prayers for divine intervention in the nation’s socio‑economic and political affairs.
He commended Governor Umaru-Bago for his immediate and decisive response, noting that the prompt mobilisation of security agencies and coordinated rescue efforts demonstrated the governor’s commitment to safeguarding the lives of residents, particularly schoolchildren.
“The governor’s continuous engagement with security formations clearly shows that he has the safety of our children at heart.
“His actions have rekindled hope and confidence in the ongoing fight against insecurity,” Ndarani said.
He expressed optimism that with the combined efforts of security agencies and the determination of the state government, the abducted students would be rescued unharmed and reunited with their families soon.
Ndarani commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for intensifying efforts toward curbing insecurity across the country, particularly through intelligence-driven operations and renewed inter-agency coordination.