Buhari’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu has apologized for saying only 10 students were kidnapped from the Government Secondary school, Kankara, in Katsina State.

He made the statement via social media saying:

“I apologize for the incorrect communication citing that only 10 students were kidnapped at the science school, Kankara”

“This communication of numbers was provided by persons that should ideally know. These numbers were seen to conflict with what was available at that time. “

“Please understand that this communication was in no way done to downplay the seriousness of the situation.”

“Please accept my sincere apologies on this matter as we continue to move our great Nation Nigeria forward. Thank you.”