Farouq Condemns Killing, Green Field University Abduction In Kaduna

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The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has expressed sadness over the recent killing of a staff and abduction of some students of Green Field University, a private institution located along Kaduna - Abuja highway, by suspected gun men.

The Deputy Director Information, FMHADMSD, Rhoda Ishaku Iliya said in a statement that the Minister condemned the incident in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali.

Farouq sympathises with the Kaduna State Government , the Institution and the parents of the abducted students while also commemorating with the family of the staff that was killed during the attack.

"May Allah console the family and grant the departed eternal rest. I also pray for the safety of the students.

The Minister assured that the relevant security agencies will do every thing possible towards the release and safe return of the students.

She urged State governments and school authorities to provide adequate security in all schools in the country.