Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday in a statement condoled with the families of the students kidnapped in Kebbi state alongside the gruesome murder of Brigadier General Musa Uba, he vowed to carry out justice on those disrupting the peace of the country.

In his words: “I am heartbroken by the abduction of our daughters in Kebbi and the painful loss of Brigadier General Musa Uba and the brave soldiers who fell in Borno. Their families, and the families of the kidnapped schoolgirls, are in my prayers.

“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I am depressed with the tragic death of our soldiers and officers on active duty. May God comfort the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba and other fallen heroes.

“I am also depressed that heartless terrorists have disrupted the education of innocent schoolgirls. I have directed the security agencies to act swiftly and bring the girls back to Kebbi State.

“I am fully apprised of the recent uptick in violent extremism in pockets across the country, and I have directed our security agencies to respond with urgency, clarity, and decisive action. Our forces need the full cooperation of every community. Sharing information can save lives and protect our children.

“May God comfort the bereaved families.

“Those who threaten the safety of our citizens will face the full weight of the Nigerian state.”

Tinubu added