By Sunday Apah
The 24 female students who were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, located in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have been safely freed.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, confirmed the rescue in a statement released on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the President praised the security agencies for their dedication in securing the girls’ release and urged them to step up efforts to rescue other students who remain missing.
“I am relieved that all 24 girls are now safe. It is crucial that we intensify security operations in vulnerable areas to prevent further kidnappings.
My administration will offer all necessary support to make this possible,” the President said in the statement.
Earlier reports indicated that armed bandits attacked the school dormitory last Monday, abducting the students.
The incident triggered widespread condemnation and renewed demands for enhanced protection of schools, particularly in rural parts of the North-West, where banditry continues to be a serious problem.
