By Abiola Olawale
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the tragic attack on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, describing the incident as a grim new reminder of Nigeria’s worsening national insecurity crisis.
The attack, which reportedly claimed the life of the school’s Vice-Principal and resulted in the abduction of over 25 female students, has sparked national outrage and intensified calls for the Federal Government to immediately review its security strategy.
In a statement released on his official X handle, Atiku expressed his devastation over the incident, which occurred late Sunday night/early Monday morning in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.
He wrote, “I am devastated by the news of the tragic attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, which claimed the life of the Vice-Principal and led to the abduction of innocent students. This is yet another reminder of the worsening insecurity in our nation.”
He also condemned the killing of an All Progressive Congress, chieftain, Umar Moriki, and the mass abductions in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where entire families, including women and children, were kidnapped.
“These acts of barbarity have no place in a civilised society.
“Nigeria cannot continue on this path. I call on the Federal Government to urgently review and strengthen its security architecture, deploy adequate personnel across vulnerable communities, and intensify intelligence-led operations. Our citizens deserve protection, dignity, and peace—nothing less,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that it has launched an intensive search-and-rescue operation to recover the abducted students.
This was made known in a press statement issued by the Police on Monday.
“In light of this regrettable incident, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, reiterated the command’s unwavering determination to safeguard the lives and property of residents. He appealed to the public to remain calm, vigilant, and continue supporting police operations to maintain peace and stability,” the statement reads in part.
