“We Have Zero Tolerance For Kidnapping” – Buhari Blows Hot

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his administration will deal decisively with those involved in the criminal act of kidnapping, particularly those involving school children.

The President made the vow on Tuesday while declaring open the National Security Seminar organized by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) in Abuja.

According to Buhari, his government through the relevant security agencies will not spare any effort in securing the lives and property of citizens and residents of Nigeria.

He was quoted by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina to have made the promise in a statement titled ‘President Buhari urges Nigerians to get more involved in security, hails security agencies, service chiefs for courage.’

The statement reads: “We have zero tolerance for kidnapping, especially of school children and we shall deal with such outrages decisively. The disruption of our educational system and economic activities will not be tolerated.

“I have directed that all cases relating to security breaches, economic sabotage, and wanton destruction of lives and property across the entire nation be immediately addressed.

“Let me add here that the Armed Forces have been deployed in virtually all states of the Federation to combat any security challenges.’’

The president noted that the government must do everything necessary to bequeath a peaceful nation to the incoming generation so the labours of the founding fathers would not be in vain.

“We must also develop our future leaders to effectively take over from us. Above all, we must harness the strength in our diversity to ensure a cohesive and forward-looking nation,’’ he added.