Senator Ali Ndume has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for facilitating the release of the Three University of Maiduguri lecturers earlier abducted by Boko Haram, stressing that the people of Borno will reward the President with huge votes in 2019 presidential poll. The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District stated this in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja.
He noted that the release of the three lecturers and 10 wives of Police officers has further assured the people of Borno that the remaining Chibok girls and other persons in the sect's custody would be rescued.
“It is with great delight that I receive the gladdening news about the release of the ten abducted women as well as the three geological scientists from the University of Maiduguri, who were abducted by Boko Haram in July last year.
“This news has not only gladden our hearts but has also renewed our hope that other abducted persons, including the remaining Chibok schoolgirls who are still in captivity would, in due course, regain their freedom by the grace of God.
“I, on behalf of the good people of southern Borno senatorial district and indeed the government and people of Borno state in general, commend all the actors that partook in the latest negotiated release of our women and lecturers.
“I specifically commend the leadership of the President Muhammadu Buhari for keeping faith with his promise of ensuring that all abducted persons, especially the Chibok schoolgirls, will be released.
“I also thank the ICRC and our military personnel as well as other security agencies who had contributed in one way or the other to see that this great feat is achieved.
“We in Borno state have no better way to express our gratitude to Mr President than to given him our assurances of support and massive votes come 2019”.
