Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says he remains confident that the violent attacks troubling many parts of Northern Nigeria will not last, describing the current situation as “a phase that will soon end.”
Sule shared this view on Tuesday, November 25, during an interview on Arise Television, where he addressed the rising wave of kidnappings and armed raids seen in several northern states over the past week.
Communities in Kwara have been hit twice in under two weeks, with gunmen abducting worshippers during a church service before security forces later rescued the 38 victims.
In Niger State, more than 200 pupils and teachers were taken from a Catholic school, although around 50 of them managed to escape and reunite with their families.
And on Tuesday, authorities confirmed that 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State had been released.
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Reacting to the development, Sule said, “It is exciting that the 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Maga in Kebbi State have regained their freedom.”
He continued, “I would like to congratulate President Tinubu on the release of the schoolgirls, as well as the Kebbi State governor and the security agencies whose efforts made this possible.”
The governor also commended the parents of the rescued pupils, acknowledging the emotional strain they endured.
“However, the biggest congratulations must go to the parents of these victims for remaining calm and placing their trust in the government. Insecurity in Northern Nigeria is just a phase that will soon end,” Sule said.
His reassurance comes as security agencies intensify operations across the North following a renewed surge in attacks targeting worship centres, schools and rural communities.