Hundreds of friends, families and well wishers on Wednesday converged at Kebbi government house in Birnin Kebbi to witness the official hand over ceremony of the twenty four rescued girls.
Earlier, the commissioner of education, Kebbi state,Dr Halima Bande formally handed over the rescued girls to governor Idris in the presence of their parents ”
today we are witnessing a joyful moments one which all of us will not forget in a hurry, yes we had tearful days when our daughters were abducted but today our joy knows no bounds as we present for official hand over of the rescued maga girls to Kebbi governor,Dr Nasir Idris”
Receiving the girls in ecstatic posture, the governor of Kebbi state,Dr Nasir Idris described the event as unforgetful day in his life he commended president Tinubu, deputy minister of defense,Bello matawale and top government officials who contributed in the success of the rescue operations.
He noted that the success was a collective efforts of the military, DSS, Police and security outfits in Kebbi state who stood their grounds to ensure the safe return of the girls ” we are particularly happy because the terrorist didn’t molest our daughters and we were lucky they were rescued eight days after abduction”.
He thanked the parents for their patience and prayers for the safe return while urging the parents not to abandoned education because of the incident he pledged to firmly secure all the schools in Kebbi state.
A parent Ibrahim Haruna who gave the votes of thanks commended President Tinubu, governor Idris and defence minister for rescuing their daughters. ” no one can quantify our joy today as we reunites with our daughters,we thanked both Muslims and Christians clarics for their prayers,we are grateful to emir of Zuru, maga district head and all those who contributed in the rescue operations “.
Parents present include Ibrahim Haruna,Illiyasu Garba,Sani Jimri maga,Tukur Sani,Amina Yusuf maga, Wakala maga, Usman maga,Lawali maga and Garba Usman among others.
