All 24 Kebbi schoolgirls rescued after mass abduction
All 24 Kebbi schoolgirls rescued after mass abduction
Nigeria confirms rescue of all 24 girls abducted from a Kebbi school last week, as authorities vow tougher security to prevent future kidnappings.
In a development welcomed by families and officials, all 24 girls abducted last week from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi state, have been rescued. A total of 25 girls were abducted on 17 November, but one managed to escape the same day, according to the school’s principal. President Bola Tinubu announced that the remaining 24 have been rescued, though no further details about their health or the terms of their release were provided. The president’s statement also called for urgent measures to increase security on the ground to deter future kidnappings. The abduction in Kebbi is part of a broader pattern of mass adacs in Nigeria, underscoring security challenges as communities seek stability for their students. Family members expressed relief and hope that their loved ones would be returned in good health, while authorities prepared to reunite the girls with their families. This incident adds to a recent string of school-targeted attacks across the country, highlighting the ongoing need for robust protective measures around educational institutions.
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