Table of Contents
- Condemnation of Abduction
- Official Statement
- President's Assurance
- Details of the Attack
- Security Measures
- Call to Citizens
The Federal Government has denounced the kidnapping of female students from the Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, and has pledged immediate measures to secure their release.
In a statement released on Monday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expressed that the government empathizes with the affected families and remains dedicated to ensuring the safe return of the students.
President Bola Tinubu, as noted by Idris, has emphasized that safeguarding all Nigerians, particularly schoolchildren, is a fundamental responsibility of the state.
The incident, which also led to the deaths of school officials, was labeled as unacceptable and deplorable.
Idris revealed that security and intelligence agencies have been instructed to locate and rescue the abducted girls while ensuring that the offenders are apprehended and prosecuted.
The Minister further stated that the government will not waver until the students are safely returned to their families.
He also mentioned that the Federal Government is enhancing efforts to bolster internal security through improved military, police, and intelligence collaboration, while also strengthening regional partnerships with ECOWAS, the African Union, and the Multinational Joint Task Force to combat terrorism and cross-border crime.
The government urged citizens to maintain calm and reassured them that the protection of lives remains a top national priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actions is the government taking in response to the abduction?
The government is coordinating with security and intelligence agencies to locate and rescue the abducted students, while also ensuring that those responsible are arrested and prosecuted.
How is President Bola Tinubu involved in this situation?
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the government's commitment to protecting all Nigerians, particularly schoolchildren, as a core duty of the state.
What measures are being taken to enhance internal security?
The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to improve internal security through better military, police, and intelligence coordination, as well as strengthening regional partnerships to combat terrorism and cross-border criminal activities.
What should citizens do during this crisis?
Citizens are urged to remain calm, as the government assures them that protecting lives is a top national priority.
