The president of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) said on Thursday that his decision to stop maximum use of military force against terrorists to rescue the remaining victims of the Kaduna train attack was to avoid collateral damage. VANGUARD reports.

The president stated this when he met in Abuja with representatives of victims of the train abduction, assuring them that the Federal Government was doing everything within its powers to ensure the safe return of the remaining captives. Information Guide Nigeria

Condoling with families of the victims and those who lost their loved ones, Buhari said since the “terrible and cowardly attack by the criminal elements” on March 28, 2022, the nation had joined them to endure a period of difficulty and emotional pains.

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He told representatives of the families that in the immediate aftermath of the incident, several actions had been taken by government to bring succour to the affected families and prevent a recurrence in the country. jamb results

He also explained his reason for discarding the use of lethal military force in extracting the remaining abductees.

The president in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said: “I have been informed that at last count, there remained about 31 people in the hands of the kidnappers and our determination is to work towards returning these 31 people to their families.

“It is understandable that emotions typically run high, we have received several suggestions about the deployment of lethal military force in extracting those still being held in captivity. This option has, indeed, been considered and evaluated.

“However, the condition to guarantee a successful outcome and minimize potential collateral damage could not be assured and, therefore, that course of action had to be reluctantly discarded. My primary concern is to get everyone released safe and unhurt.”

On his recent instruction to security and law enforcement agencies to bring an end to inhumane action against innocent Nigerians, the president said: “Judging by the available reports to me and news that have begun emerging in the last few days, I wish to say they have heard this instruction and are responding appropriately.

“In the past couple of days, you must have heard about the number of terrorists neutralised by the military, and number of hostages freed. These efforts will not stop or reduce.

“We must take the fight to the terrorists and demonstrate that there is no hiding place for them within the borders of our country. Each one of them will be hunted and pursued and spoken to in the language they understand.”