Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has vowed that 25 female students abducted from their school will return home safely. The attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, has prompted strong condemnations from political leaders. They are calling on the federal government to take responsibility and tackle the rising insecurity.
On November 17, 2025, armed attackers raided Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, abducting 25 female students. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in northern Nigeria.
Governor Nasir Idris responded swiftly, assuring the public that the girls would return home safely. Reporting from Birnin Kebbi, journalist Ismail Adebayo covered the governor's statement, emphasizing efforts to secure their release.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned the attack, stating, 'Nigeria Can't Continue On This Path.' He urged the federal government to act immediately to rescue the students and address the broader insecurity plaguing the country.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also denounced the abduction, demanding that the federal government accept responsibility for failing to curb such incidents. The party called for decisive action to deal with the pervasive insecurity affecting schools and communities.
No further details on the attackers or rescue operations were available from the reports, but the unified response from state and national figures underscores the urgency of the situation in Kebbi State.
