The government’s decision was to avoid a further breach of peace in the state.
“Suspected bandits again abduct more than sixty persons, set ablaze houses.”
Mr. Buhari directed security officials to apprehend all the bandits.
It was unclear how many of the 317 girls were released and under what terms, but the governor’s statement indicated a substantial majority.
“The consequence of having a generation without proper education can be best imagined.”
New measures had been developed to bring complete end to all forms of criminality in the nation, the president said.
“This is open admission to state sponsorship of terror. It speaks volumes,” a political analyst said.
