According to the statement, about 253 people are still in captivity.
The pontiff expressed concerns over the wave of abductions in Nigeria and the neighbouring country, Cameroon.
The police spokesperson said efforts are underway to apprehend those behind the killings.
On Thursday, Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism and inciting violence.
Ms Meloni’s comments come amid global outrage over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.
The report publised on Friday featured videos of police fatally shooting protesters, mass graves and footage of corpses.
On Monday, terrorists abducted 25 schoolgirls in Maga, Kebbi State.
A Nigerian delegation led by Mr Ribadu is in America to engage with U.S. authorities.
In a statement on X on Friday, the U.S. Mission announced Mr Ndukwe’s historical exploit in the U.S. Navy, posting his photo.
“The Christians at ‘fault lines’ in war with herdsmen, do also attack and counterattack,” Mr Gumi claimed.
