FG Condemns Attack on Kebbi Schoolgirls, Orders Immediate Rescue Operation
The Federal Government has condemned the deadly attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Zuru Emirate, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, directing security agencies to launch an immediate and coordinated rescue mission for the abducted students.
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, in a statement on Monday, described the assault carried out by armed bandits late Sunday night as “unacceptable and tragic,” stressing that the killing of the school’s Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and the abduction of multiple female students represents a direct attack on national security and the sanctity of educational institutions.
According to Matawalle, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has already mandated an urgent multi-agency response to locate and safely recover the abducted girls without delay.
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“The government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed that the state’s security apparatus swing into immediate action to ensure the abducted students are released unharmed,” the Minister said.
He urged the military, police, and other security forces to intensify intelligence operations, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and ensure the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice.
Matawalle also appealed for calm among residents of the affected communities, urging them to cooperate with security operatives as efforts intensify to restore normalcy.
“Residents should remain calm and go about their business while government and security agencies address the situation,” he advised.
The Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the slain Vice Principal, describing his death as “painful, unjust, and deeply saddening.”
“I pray to Allah to grant him mercy, a peaceful resting place, and to console his family and loved ones,” he added.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting schools across the country, insisting that the safety of students remains a top national priority as security operations continue in Kebbi State.
