The state police spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, told journalists on Sunday in Abakaliki that the children were abducted on Saturday morning.
The police command in Akwa Ibom on Sunday said it raided identified criminal black spots within Ibaka fishing port and arrested 23 suspects.
“Fr. Nathaniel was kidnapped alongside 10 other people at Karku, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State,” the statement said.
The army spokesman said the intervention of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Amasiri and its adjoining communities was not an invasion.
The CAN chair urged the authorities to fortify police stations and security checkpoints without delay.
The pope also charged the government headed by Mr Tinubu to work with determination to secure the lives of citizens.
Governor Uba Sani pointed out that this year’s edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair provides a platform to translate that confidence into partnerships.
Mr Oke-Osanyintolu stressed the importance of continuous human capital development within emergency management institutions.
“Operatives recovered eight litres of precursor chemicals, 14 grammes of skunk and Colorado production paraphernalia,” Mr Babafemi said.
Ms Sambo said HPV vaccine has been integrated into the state’s routine immunisation.
