An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kano State, Musa Kwankwaso, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts in securing the rescue of 176 residents of Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The commendation was contained in a statement signed by Kwankwaso and made available to journalists on Thursday.

“As the 176 residents of Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, who were abducted on February 3, 2026, regained their freedom, it shows that President Tinubu is clearly working to free the nation from the bondage of insecurity,” the statement read in part.

Kwankwaso, who is the Director of Finance, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, said the rescue operation, carried out by the Nigerian military, ended nearly six months of uncertainty and anguish for the victims and their families.

The Kwara State Government had announced the victims’ release on Wednesday through its official Facebook page, describing the development as a major breakthrough and commending President Tinubu, security agencies and all those involved in the operation.

Kwankwaso urged opposition parties to acknowledge the government’s efforts in addressing insecurity whenever tangible progress is recorded.

“The opposition should learn to appreciate government efforts when there is a breakthrough in the security challenges facing the nation,” he said.

He also praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of State for Defence, and the Service Chiefs for their roles in securing the victims’ freedom.

“This is a clear testament that sooner rather than later, the security challenges in the country will become a thing of the past,” he added.

Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the rescue would strengthen support for President Tinubu, particularly in Northern Nigeria, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“Northerners will no doubt come out en masse to vote for President Tinubu for a second term in 2027 because of his tremendous achievements,” he said.