President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to step up efforts to secure the immediate release of the remaining 115 students and teachers abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, stressing that “all victims must be accounted for.”

The directive came on Monday as the President welcomed the return of 100 kidnapped students, who were rescued following what he described as the “tireless” and “steadfast” efforts of security operatives.

“I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State. I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring the safe return of the students to their families since the unfortunate incident on November 21,” Tinubu said.

He reassured parents of the remaining abducted children that the Federal Government, working alongside the Niger State Government, is making every effort to secure the release of every student still in captivity.

“My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely. We must account for all the victims,” the President added.