State Government Seeks Full Probe Into Military Withdrawal Before School Attack

The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has raised serious concerns over the withdrawal of military personnel from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, shortly before the abduction of students by bandits. The governor revealed that the state government received intelligence about a potential attack and promptly convened a security meeting to address the threat.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Idris stated that security agencies had assured him that troops would be deployed to the school. However, the military reportedly withdrew around 3 a.m., and by 3:45 a.m., the abduction occurred. He emphasized that the state has demanded a full investigation to determine who authorized the withdrawal and how security forces were pulled back at such a critical moment.

The governor assured that both state and federal authorities are working diligently to secure the safe return of the abducted girls. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for directing Vice President Kashim Shettima to Kebbi and for ensuring that the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has relocated to the state.

Governor Idris also called on religious leaders to intensify prayers for the victims’ safe return and for peace in the state, warning that ongoing attacks reflect a coordinated threat to the government.