21 h. ago Kebbi gov assures parents of students’ safety, security after Maga abduction

Following the Maga abduction, Kebbi’s governor assures parents of students’ safety with strengthened security measures and stakeholder consultations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-assures-parents-of-students-safety-security-after-maga-abduction/

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1 week ago From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

On November 17, 2025, armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, killed the vice read more From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

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2 w. ago Abduction: Kebbi gov assures parents of quick release of their wards

Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris, has assured parents of the abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area, of the state that their children will be rescued soon. The governor gave the assurance while addressing journalists in Maga shortly after meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers, parents of […]

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2 w. ago Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly

The proposal includes provisions for the Kebbi State Security Trust Fund in response to ongoing security challenges, including the abduction of the Maga schoolgirls. The post Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescued In Niger State – Matawalle

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists at Maga in Kebbi State last Monday. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on November 17 and abducted the girls shortly after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident triggered other kidnappings in Eruku in Kwara State and […]

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2 w. ago Kebbi Governor Announces Rescue Of 24 Abducted Schoolgirls From Terrorists

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has announced the ‘rescue’ of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu local government area of the State. “The freed girls had been rescued unharmed and were on their way to the state capital,” Governor Idris said on Tuesday night during a special press briefing […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Welcomes Freed Kebbi Schoolgirls, Orders Push To Rescue Others

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Tuesday’s release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga, Danko-Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on Wednesday, November 17, and abducted the girls, moments after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident triggered some other copycat kidnappings […]

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2 w. ago IGP Visits Kebbi Amid Efforts To Rescue Abducted Maga Schoolgirls

His visit comes at a time when rescue operations are ongoing for the abducted Maga schoolgirls by security agencies. The post IGP Visits Kebbi Amid Efforts To Rescue Abducted Maga Schoolgirls appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Kebbi: Governor Idris Questions Military Withdrawal Before Schoolgirls’ Abduction

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has demanded explanations from military authorities over the withdrawal of troops from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, shortly before dozens of schoolgirls were abducted in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. Idris spoke on Thursday while receiving the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, who led a solidarity visit […] The post Kebbi: Governor Idris Questions Military Withdrawal Before Schoolgirls’ Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kebbi: Governor Idris Questions Military For Withdrawing Minutes Before Schoolgirls’ Abduction

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has demanded explanations from military authorities over the withdrawal of troops from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, shortly before dozens of schoolgirls were abducted in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. Idris spoke on Thursday while receiving the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, who led a solidarity visit […] The post Kebbi: Governor Idris Questions Military For Withdrawing Minutes Before Schoolgirls’ Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Katsina Orders Closure Of All Public Schools Over Security Concerns

Katsina, located in the North-West zone, borders Kebbi State, where gunmen abducted 26 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, earlier this week. The post Katsina Orders Closure Of All Public Schools Over Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘Who Ordered Military Withdrawal 45 Minutes Before School Attack?’, Kebbi Governor Seeks Answers

  Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has questioned the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal of military personnel 45 minutes before bandits struck and abducted 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, Danko-Wasagu local government area of the State. The governor made revelation when he received a sympathy visit from leaders of the […]

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3 w. ago Maga Community Holds Special Prayer Over Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction

The abduction sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stronger security around schools in Nigeria. The post Maga Community Holds Special Prayer Over Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Schoolgirls’ kidnap: Tinubu orders defence minister’s relocation to Kebbi

President Tinubu directs Defence Minister Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi to coordinate the rescue of schoolgirls abducted from a secondary school in Maga. Read More: https://punchng.com/schoolgirls-kidnap-tinubu-orders-defence-ministers-relocation-to-kebbi/

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3 w. ago Parents Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Narrate Ordeals, Seek Children’s Rescue

The parents of the 25 schoolgirls abducted by bandits at Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, have expressed that they were living in trauma, fearing for their daughters’ safety and well-being. One of the fathers of the abducted children, Malam Tukur Zakiru Maga, the father of 17-year-old Surayya Tukur, a SS3 student said […]

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3 w. ago Federal Government Will Rescue Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that the federal government will deploy all instruments of the state to rescue the abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State. VP Shettima also assured that the killers of late Brigadier-General Musa Uba and the slain vice principal of the school were made to […]

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3 w. ago Northern women’s group condemns Maga schoolgirls’ abductions 

…says incident a direct challenge to Nigeria’s leadership, collective humanity Women’s group, under the umbrella of Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW), has strongly condemned the abduction of schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, describing the incident as a direct challenge to Nigeria’s leadership and collective humanity.  […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi LG Chair Unveils Identities Of Abducted Schoolgirls To Counter US Lawmaker’s Claim

The chairman of Danko-Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State, Hussaini Aliyu, has dismissed claims by a United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, alleging that the Maga schoolgirls abducted last week were taken from a ‘Christian enclave’. Aliyu described the assertions as false and potentially divisive, insisting that all the abducted students were Muslims. He warned […]

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3 w. ago Abducted schoolgirls: Shettima arrives Kebbi, brings special condolence message from Tinubu

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Kebbi State to meet with the state government and the families of schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga..

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3 w. ago VP Shettima Departs Abuja For Kebbi Over Abducted Schoolgirls

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Kebbi State on the directive of President Bola Tinubu to meet with the state government and families of schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Danko-Wasagu LGA of the State. The Vice President will meet with Governor Nasiru Idris, traditional rulers, security chiefs, and parents of […]

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