Police begin rescue operation for 25 abducted girls in Kebbi school attack

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state.

Banditss invaded the school in the wee hours of Monday, November 17, 2025, k!lling the Vice Principal and abducting 25 girls 

The spokesperson of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, in a statement said the armed attackers, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded the school at about 4:00 am and opened fire as they forced their way in.

“The police tactical units deployed in the school engaged them in a gun duel,” the PPRO said. 

“Unfortunately, the suspected bandits had already scaled through the fence of the school and abducted twenty-five students from their hostel to an unknown destination.”

He confirmed that one staff member, Hassan Makuku, was shot dead, while another, Ali Shehu, sustained a gunshot injury to his right hand. 

Following the attack, Abubakar said the command swiftly deployed additional police tactical squads alongside military personnel and local vigilantes to track the movement of the terrorists and rescue the abducted girls.

“They are currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forests with a view to rescuing the abducted students and possibly arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act,” he said.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, had reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state

“The Commissioner reiterates the Command’s unwavering determination to safeguard the people of Kebbi State. He appeals to the public to remain calm, vigilant, and continue supporting police operations to maintain peace and stability." 

Confirming the incident, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said the state government was closely monitoring developments.

"The exact number of abducted students is still being verified. The deputy governor, Senator Umar Tafida, has been dispatched to the school to assess the situation on behalf of Governor Nasir Idris, who is currently out of the state.”

He assured residents that the government was working hand-in-hand with security agencies to secure the safe return of the students and restore normalcy to the community.