6 d. 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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6 d. ago Bago admits 315 pupils abducted from Niger school, two parents die

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago admits to the abduction of 315 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic School, a reversal of his earlier denial of the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/bago-admits-315-pupils-abducted-from-niger-school-two-parents-die/

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2 w. ago Presidency breaks silence on alleged ransom payments for Kebbi schoolgirls’ release

The Presidency has addressed growing speculations that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government paid ransom for the release of kidnapped schoolchildren, noting that

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2 w. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents

The Niger school abduction occurred on 21 November 2025, when armed bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in the remote community of Papiri. The post Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Parents Of Abducted Niger Pupils Accuse Government Of Neglect

Parents of the abducted students and pupils of St. Mary Catholic Schools in Niger State staged a protest on Saturday, accusing the government of neglecting their plight as their children and teachers spent eight days in captivity. Over 200 distressed parents converged on the school premises to register their names and those of their missing […]

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2 w. ago Niger: ‘Our children are still missing’ — Parents cry out over St Mary students’ abduction

Dimas Joseph Mauhuta, whose son Julius Dimas (JSS 2) was abducted, criticised the government for denying the scale of the incident.

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2 w. ago DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi

The Defence Headquarters Abuja has opened a full-scale investigation into the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where 26 schoolgirls were abducted last week. A top source revealed that all soldiers previously stationed at the school had been […] The post DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: DHQ summons, grills soldiers in Abuja

Learn about the Kebbi schoolgirls abduction where military personnel were withdrawn before the attack. Defence Headquarters is now investigating the incide Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-schoolgirls-abduction-dhq-summons-grills-soldiers-in-abuja/

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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago Abducted Niger school pupils, teachers will be reunited with parents soon — APC Chairman

“Our hearts are with you, our prayers are with you, and these children will be reunited with their parents as soon as possible...

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3 w. ago Keep Pursuing Your Education, Governor Idris Tells Freed Kebbi Schoolgrils

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has urged the 24 freed schoolgrils of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu local government area of the State, not to relent in pursuit of education. Governor Idris gave the advice while handing over the schoolgirls to their parents at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: Senate demands probe, sanctions over troops’ withdrawal

Senators spoke up angrily on Wednesday about the insecurity ravaging the country, calling for decisive actions by the authorities to confront terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.

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3 w. ago Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal

A video has surfaced showing that the Nigerian government and the bandits who abducted the Kebbi schoolgirls negotiated and arrived at a deal before the girls were set free. Recall that some  kidnapped students of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, were released on Tuesday with the government claiming that no ransom was paid […] The post Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kebbi schoolgirls rescue: Saving lives, not catching kidnappers, comes first — Ex

A former JTF commander explains the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, highlighting why saving lives is prioritized over capturing kidnappers in complex operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-schoolgirls-rescue-saving-lives-not-catching-kidnappers-comes-first-ex-jtf-commander/

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3 w. ago Kebbi schoolgirls: Your govt celebrating negotiation with terrorists, Atiku slams Tinubu

Why is the government boasting about talking to terrorists instead of eliminating them? Why is kidnapping now reduced to a routine phone call between criminals and state officials?

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3 w. ago Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Is No Cause For Celebration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at the Federal Government over the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, arguing that their release is no cause for celebration but a sign of Nigeria’s deteriorating security climate. In a statement from his media team on Wednesday, Atiku insisted that the development should […]

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3 w. ago Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader

The girls were rescued after more than one week in captivity. The post Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Military Hands Over 24 Rescued Maga Schoolgirls To Kebbi Gov

The Theatre Commander recommended a comprehensive medical examination for the girls to ascertain their health status. The post Military Hands Over 24 Rescued Maga Schoolgirls To Kebbi Gov appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 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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