- 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescued.
- Attack left vice principal dead and students abducted during early morning raid.
- Federal authorities promise stronger measures to protect schools in the North-West.
At least 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, have been rescued, according to security sources who spoke with TheCable on Tuesday.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that
The students were kidnapped during a night raid that triggered nationwide outrage and renewed fresh concerns about the safety of schools in the North-West region.
Armed men were said to have stormed the school at about 5:52 am, firing shots as the girls prepared for morning activities. The attackers overpowered the school’s security personnel and fled with several students into the surrounding bushes.
The Kebbi State Police Command had earlier confirmed the deadly attack, which resulted in the killing of the Vice Principal and the abduction of 25 students in the early hours of Monday.
Police spokesperson CSP Nafiu Abubakar, on Monday, verified the incident, explaining that the intruders breached the school’s perimeter before launching the assault.
In response to the attack, President Bola Tinubu directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to commiserate with the government and families affected by the tragedy.
The President expressed deep sadness over the abduction and assured parents, guardians and state authorities that the federal government is committed to ensuring the safe return of all abducted students.
Details surrounding the rescue operation remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. Security officials say an official announcement is expected later tonight.
