- ‘No Kobo Was Paid to Rescue Schoolgirls’ – Kebbi Governor.
- Governor Idris praised joint security operations for successful forest rescue.
- State assures stronger school protection to prevent future abductions.
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Tuesday received the 25 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, confirming that all the children were rescued in good health.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that addressing reporters in Birnin Kebbi, the governor dismissed widespread claims that ransom was paid to secure the girls’ release. He maintained that the rescue was achieved strictly through coordinated security operations.
“No Kobo was paid. The military, DSS and other security forces combed the forest and rescued them unhurt,” he said.
Idris credited the successful operation to the directive issued by President Bola Tinubu, noting that security agencies acted swiftly and with clear determination. He commended the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the police for what he described as a united and disciplined rescue effort.
The governor also thanked religious leaders who “prayed ceaselessly” for the safe return of the schoolgirls, stressing that their spiritual support lifted the morale of families and communities during the tense days that followed the abduction.
He further acknowledged the solidarity shown by prominent Nigerians, saying the visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, alongside APC governors and the Inspector General of Police, boosted the state’s confidence in the recovery efforts.
Idris praised the parents of the rescued students for their patience and trust in the government while security operations were ongoing, assuring them that measures were being strengthened to ensure school safety across the state.
