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25 Kebbi Schoolgirls Abducted: Tinubu directs VP Shettima to visit state
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction of 25 girls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, and the killing of the school’s Vice-Principal, Malam Hassan Makuku.
In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to console the state government and reassure parents and guardians of the kidnapped girls that the federal government is working for their swift release.
President Tinubu, who has been fully briefed by military authorities on the incident, described the abduction as a “heartbreaking disruption” of the education of innocent schoolgirls, despite prior intelligence warnings of a potential attack.
He commended Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris for his efforts to prevent the kidnapping.
While condemning the security breach, Tinubu urged communities across the country, particularly in high-risk areas, to provide intelligence that would support the military, police, and DSS in safeguarding their localities.
“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I am deeply grieved by the tragic deaths of our soldiers and officers on active duty.”
“May God comfort the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba and other fallen heroes,” the President said.
He added, “I am also depressed that heartless terrorists have disrupted the education of innocent schoolgirls. I have directed the security agencies to act swiftly and bring the girls back safely to Kebbi State.”
“Our security forces cannot succeed in protecting us if the people don’t cooperate and share information that will help keep our communities safe.”
President Tinubu also extended his condolences to the military over the loss of lives, including Brigadier General Musa Uba, who was killed while fighting insurgents in Borno State.
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