‘We Rescued Kankara Schoolboys’ — Military Contradicts Govs On Involvement Of Miyetti Allah

The defence headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji successfully rescued all 344 abducted students of Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina state.

Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, and Bello Masari, his Katsina counterpart, had separately said the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association played a major role in the release of the schoolboys.

But in a statement on Friday, John Enenche, spokesman of the defence headquarters, said the military rescued the captives, thanking “the members of general public who volunteered information are also appreciated”.

He said the students were rescued “on the heels of credible intelligence by the gallant troops”, with high degree of professionalism to ensure they were all rescued alive.