Amanze Chinonye
Fresh details from verified sources have confirmed the identities of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, as security agencies intensify search-and-rescue efforts across the forests of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.
The names of the abducted students were formally released by the Chairman of Danko-Wasagu LGA, Hussaini Aliyu, following days of public pressure for clarity. His list, now corroborated by multiple reputable media outlets, matches school records reviewed after the attack.
The list categorised by class includes:
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• Fatima Sani Zimri
• Hafsat Ibrahim
• Nana Firdausi Jibril
• Mas’uda Yakubu Romo
SSS 2B
• Hauwa’u Saleh
• Hauwa’u Umar Imam
SSS 3
• Salima Garba Umar
• Salima Sani Zimri
• Amina G. Umar
• Rashida Muhammad Dingu
• Saliha Umar
• Aisha Usman
• Jamila Iliyasu
• Maryam Illiyasu
• Naja’atu Abdullahi
• Zainab Kolo
JSS 3A
• Surraya Tukur
• Hafsat Umar Yalmo
• Maryam Usman
• Amina Iliyasu
• Ikilima Suleiman
JSS 2
• Khadija Nazifi
• Hauwa’u Iliyasu
• Hauwa’u Lawali
• UmmulKulsum Abdulkarim
The students were taken during a pre-dawn raid on the school, during which gunmen reportedly scaled the perimeter fence, fired sporadically, and dragged the girls out of the hostels. The school’s Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, was shot dead while attempting to protect the students, Prime Business Africa reports.
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According to independent reports the 25 girls were marched into the surrounding bushlands, prompting Nigerian security forces backed by local vigilantes to launch immediate search operations.
Authorities also confirmed that at least two of the abducted students have escaped. One girl reportedly fled through farmland and reached safety, while another managed to slip away from captivity hours after the attack. Their accounts, quoted by local officials, are now guiding parts of the ongoing search.
In a related development, the LGA Chairman publicly refuted claims made by a U.S. lawmaker suggesting the girls were abducted from a Christian community, clarifying that all the abducted students are Muslims an important correction, he said, to prevent misinformation from inflaming religious tensions.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemned the attack, describing it as a fresh reminder of persistent insecurity in schools across the North-West. The student body urged the Federal Government to adopt stronger preventive measures and accelerate efforts to rescue the missing girls.
As search operations intensify, families in Maga and surrounding communities remain in anguish, calling for swift and decisive intervention to bring the girls home.
Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.
