Amanze Chinonye
Nigerian troops en route to rescue 25 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, were ambushed by terrorists, leaving several soldiers injured, officials confirmed.
The abduction occurred on Monday, when gunmen riding motorcycles stormed the school around 4 a.m., killing the vice principal, Hassan Makuku, and injuring another staff member. According to Reports, Two of the abducted students later managed to escape during the ordeal, one reportedly sustaining a leg injury.
While on the mission, troops were intercepted by armed assailants. Video footage circulating online shows several injured soldiers receiving limited immediate medical assistance, while a military vehicle bore multiple bullet holes.
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The army has confirmed the incident and is reportedly continuing operations to locate both the abductors and the missing girls, Prime Business Africa reports.
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to rescue the students, emphasizing that intelligence and security agencies have a clear mandate to end the standoff. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association condemned the abduction, calling it part of a “growing culture of brazen violence” targeting schools.
The Senate has ordered a probe into the Safe School Fund, questioning systemic lapses that leave students vulnerable despite prior intelligence warnings, which President Tinubu confirmed had been received.
No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction or the ambush, though officials refer to the perpetrators as “bandits” or “terrorists.” Security experts warn that the ambush underscores the growing sophistication of armed groups in northwestern Nigeria.
Authorities continue to appeal to residents with credible information to cooperate with security agencies, stressing that time is critical for the safe recovery of the schoolgirls and injured soldiers.
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