Mr Tinubu, however, tasked the security agents to make more efforts to rescue the remaining students still in captivity.
From remote villages to bubbling towns, the trauma inflicted by the violent groups caused deep emotional and physical wounds.
Mr Onoja said a thorough review was underway to establish the actual circumstances surrounding troops’ deployment and movements at the time.
The pontiff expressed concerns over the wave of abductions in Nigeria and the neighbouring country, Cameroon.
The cleric said, “If the terrorists can kill a whole serving army general in such a brazen manner, I wonder how secure the average citizens of this country are?’’
Mr Idris said both the state and federal governments were working tirelessly to ensure the safe return of the abducted girls.
Armed bandits kidnapped the girls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi, around 4:00 a.m. on Monday.
“This painful moment strengthens our resolve. Our children deserve to learn in safety,” said Mr Alausa.
The Senate thereafter observed a one-minute silence in honour of the victims.
Mr Tinubu has ordered security agencies to rescue the kidnapped schoolgirls.
