At least 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Kebbi State’s Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, were abducted on Sunday night as armed bandits stormed the school in a deadly overnight raid.
Sources said the assailants struck around midnight, moving swiftly through the school premises and shooting the Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Makuku, who was reportedly trying to shield the girls from the attackers.
His killing sent shockwaves through the community, which has been thrown into deep grief.
Witnesses described the attack as unchallenged, noting that the gunmen moved freely without meeting resistance, sending residents into panic and fear.
Community members have since offered prayers for Makuku, asking Allah to grant him eternal peace and to console his family over the tragic loss.
The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed that 25 schoolgirls were taken during the invasion.
According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, Deputy Governor Senator Umar Tafida has been directed to visit the school and ascertain the full situation.
Governor Nasir Idris is currently outside the state, but officials said he is expected back soon.
“The deputy governor is on his way to get a clear picture of what happened. The governor will take further action as soon as he returns,” Idris stated.
