Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed concern over the withdrawal of military personnel from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga shortly before bandits abducted students. He raised the issue during a meeting with Nigeria Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero, who paid a sympathy visit to the state after the incident. According to Governor Idris, the state government received intelligence reports of a potential attack and convened a security meeting. Although security agencies assured that the situation was under control and that personnel would be deployed to the school, the military withdrew from the area by 3:00 a.m., and the abduction occurred at 3:45 a.m.
The governor has demanded a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal, questioning who authorized the military to leave and how security personnel could pull out at such a critical time. He praised the support of President Bola Tinubu, who directed Vice‑President Kashim Shettima to visit the state, and of Defence Minister of State Alhaji Bello Matawalle, who has relocated to Kebbi. Governor Idris also instructed clerics to intensify prayers for the safe return of the victims and for peace in the state.
The Nigeria Labour Congress condemned the abduction, describing it as a worrisome incident that occurred while the state was recording significant progress in service delivery and development under Governor Idris. NLC President Joe Ajaero said the abduction was not a mere coincidence and that any attempt to derail the state’s developmental strides would not succeed. The labour union pledged to review its policies to support efforts aimed at securing schools and borders across the country.
Both the Kebbi State and federal governments are working together to ensure the safe return of the abducted girls. The incident has highlighted the need for increased security measures in schools and at borders, and the international community is watching the situation closely, hoping for a lasting solution to the country’s security challenges.
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