The Patriotic Elders Council of Nigeria (PECN) says the safe return of the schoolboys abducted in Kankara, Katsina State has evoked memories of President Muhammadu Buhari they used to know.
In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Bishop Pinot Ogbaji, on Monday, the PECN said President Buhari rolled back the years with his display of poise, celerity and focus.
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Having risen steadily through the military ranks, President Buhari was Head of State between 1983 and 1985.
PECN noted that Buhari’s virtues from his days as military head of state once again came to the fore as the president secured the release of the Kankara students.
“As elders, we followed the episode leading to the abduction of the boys, their captivity, the nature of negotiations, the efforts of the Federal Government and the military intelligence put into play leading to the release of the boys and we have no reason to withhold our joy and excitement.
According to Bishop Ogbaji, President Buhari has confirmed his capacity to end banditry, terrorism and other criminal vices in the country.
He added that the nation’s confidence in the president, the service chiefs and troops have been renewed following the release of the students.
Bishop Ogbaji, however, called on all Nigerians to continue to support the president as the bigger battle lies ahead.