The CAN chair urged the authorities to fortify police stations and security checkpoints without delay.
The legal luminary described the development as a major relief to the parents, guardians and residents of the area and nation at large.
The victims were abducted on November 21 by bandits.
The IGP said the nation is grappling with deep and troubling security concerns, stressing that Niger sits at the centre of the evolving threats.
From remote villages to bubbling towns, the trauma inflicted by the violent groups caused deep emotional and physical wounds.
According to the statement, about 253 people are still in captivity.
He stressed the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
