Netizens have knocked President Bola Tinubu after he expressed delight that the 38 victims kidnapped by terrorists from a church in Eruku, Kwara State, have regained their freedom.

Tinubu announced their freedom on Sunday, while assuring Nigerians that he's closely monitoring security situations across the country.

He said, "My fellow Nigerians, you will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home.

"Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been rescued."

Tinubu also expressed delight that 51 out of the missing students abducted by terrorists from a Catholic School in Niger State have been recovered.

"I am closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from the frontline.

"Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety — and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people," he said.

However, his words were not enough as they didn't include the arrest of the terrorists who kidnapped the church worshippers.

On X, @gkbalogs said, "You rescued all 38 from Eruku, but none of the abductors were arrested. None!! And no statement on bringing the perpetrators to justice."

@Sholly_Pee1 said, "Being released isn’t enough. Were the kidnappers actually arrested? Will they face any punishment? What steps are being taken to make sure this never happens again?"

@_Mahlo1508 said, "Whether you say ‘rescued,’ ‘released,’ or ‘escaped’—whichever headline you pick like it’s a fashion show—the real question Nigerians are asking is: where are the terrorists who kidnapped them, & where are the rest of the victims? Because last I checked, terrorist don’t just vanish like airdrop."

@djokaymegamixer said, "Mr President, the real leadership test is preventing these kidnappings and killings in the first place. Nigerians do not need victory laps after every tragedy. And a quick clarification. Were the 51 students from the Catholic School in Niger State actually recovered or did they escape on their own as reports suggested earlier? The story keeps changing more than the security situation itself. A proactive government would focus on stopping this nightmare, not announcing the aftermath like it is an achievement."

ASA