- Alausa Decries Kebbi Abduction, Pledges Swift Action on School Security
- Alausa described the incident as “heartbreaking”
- Says the attack a “cruel and senseless act”
The Minister of Education, Chief Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa FAMedS, CON, has condemned in strong terms the tragic attack on Government Girls School, Maga, Kebbi State, where schoolgirls were abducted and the Vice Principal was brutally killed.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Alausa described the incident as “heartbreaking,” he expressed deep sorrow over the assault, extending condolences to the families of the victims, the school community, and the people of Kebbi State.
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He said no parent should ever be subjected to such trauma, and no teacher should lose their life while carrying out the noble task of educating Nigerian children.
The Minister called the attack a “cruel and senseless act,” stressing that it was not only targeted at innocent children and educators but also an assault on the nation’s future.
According to him, the Federal Ministry of Education is already working with security and intelligence agencies, alongside the Kebbi State Government, to secure the safe return of the abducted schoolgirls and ensure those responsible are apprehended.
Alausa reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to improving school safety nationwide, especially in high-risk communities.
“This painful moment strengthens our resolve,” he said. “Our children deserve to learn in safety. Our teachers deserve to serve without fear. We will not relent until every school in Nigeria becomes a place of protection and hope.”
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