“The government has always paid ransom. Not only this government. Even during Jonathan. They paid ransom. But they denied it.”
The students were finally released after 55 days in captivity. The terms of their release were not immediately stated.
“There is no effort made by the state government. The minister (of the environment) went to America to spend Sallah with his family. So, they do not care about us.”
Mr Buhari has not hidden his admiration and support for Isa Pantami, the communications minister with avowed links to terrorist organisations like the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram.
Peoples Gazette had reported how armed bandits invaded the school premises on March 12 and whisked away many students at gun point.
“We are going to look for a way to negotiate for the life of our children. We are not going to allow our children to continue being in the bush.”
“We are on top of the situation right now. We are yet to identify the specific number of students.”
