Vice President Kashim Shettima has denounced the abduction of schoolgirls from Maga village in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, calling the attack a heartbreaking national emergency that has shaken the country.
Shettima arrived in Kebbi on Wednesday to console the state government, families of the abducted girls, and the community left traumatised by the incident. He emphasized that the Federal Government is fully mobilised to secure the safe release of the victims.
“Kebbi’s pain is Nigeria’s pain,” the Vice President declared, stressing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is personally monitoring developments and has ordered an intensified rescue operation.
“The President is deeply concerned and remains committed to seeing that these girls return home safely.”
Shettima pledged that every resource—security, intelligence, and logistical support—will be deployed to ensure that the students are rescued unharmed.
He also paid tribute to the late vice principal who reportedly died while shielding the students during the assault, describing him as a hero whose bravery would never be forgotten.
“His sacrifice will not be in vain. The Federal Government will stand firmly with his family,”** Shettima assured.
During his visit, the Vice President commended security agencies battling insurgency and banditry across the North, acknowledging the courage of personnel who continue to put their lives on the line. He also honoured the memory of a late Brigadier General who had played a significant role in security operations within the region.
Shettima praised Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris for his commitment to improving security and stability, describing him as “a dependable son of the North and a leader working tirelessly for peace.”
Accompanying the Vice President were several senior government officials, including the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu; the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs; the Minister of Women Affairs; and the APC National Chairman.
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Governor Idris expressed gratitude for the Federal Government’s solidarity and reassured residents that both state and national authorities are united in their resolve to defeat insecurity and bring the girls home.
