BREAKING: 25 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom

• Twenty-five schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, have been rescued following coordinated security operations involving police, military, and vigilante units, officials confirm.

Security sources have confirmed the rescue of all 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. An official announcement is expected later on Tuesday, as authorities continue to consolidate the operation.

The abduction occurred on November 17, when bandits attacked the school, killing a staff member and injuring a security guard. Two of the girls initially escaped on their own while being led into the bushes, according to BBC reports quoting Hussaini Aliyu, an official from Danko Wasagu Local Government Area.

Coordinated Security Response

Following the abduction, Kebbi State Police Commissioner Bello Sani deployed additional police tactical units, supported by military personnel and local vigilante groups, to comb suspected escape routes and surrounding forests.

The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, also instructed troops involved in Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts and leave no stone unturned in rescuing the students and apprehending the perpetrators.

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President Bola Tinubu further directed Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi to personally oversee and monitor the security efforts ensuring the girls’ safe release.

Continued Vigilance

While all the girls have been rescued, security agencies remain on high alert to prevent further attacks in the area. The successful rescue underscores the importance of coordinated operations between the police, military, and local security groups in tackling Nigeria’s ongoing school kidnapping crisis.