Video Emerges Of Bandits Telling Victims ‘Your Govt Can’t Save You’ Ahead Of Release

A new video circulating on social media has raised questions over official claims that no deal was struck with bandits prior to the release of schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The footage, shared by @AM_Saleeem on , appears to show armed bandits speaking to the students shortly before their release, claiming that authorities were forced to negotiate rather than attempt a direct rescue.

The girls were released on Tuesday, with Governor Nasir Idris publicly asserting that “no Kobo was paid” and that security agencies recovered them “unhurt.”

In the video, one of the kidnappers asks the students about military aircraft seen over the forest during their captivity.

“How many jets passed above you?” he asked.

The students responded, “Uncountable.”

The bandit then boasted that, despite the military presence, authorities were unable to rescue them by force. Another gang member inquired about the girls’ treatment, asking, “Did we leave you hungry?” to which they replied, “No.” When asked, “Were you assaulted?” they again responded, “No.”

A different bandit added, “We will take you back home safely to your parents. We are doing this based on peace deals.”

The clip concludes with a bandit stating, “We are letting you go after negotiations. Your government cannot rescue you with might. Your government has failed.”

The video emerged shortly after Governor Idris and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, confirmed that all abducted students had been released and reiterated that no ransom was paid.

The girls, who were kidnapped during a raid in which the school vice-principal was killed, were later seen smiling inside a bus as officials prepared to transport them to Birnin Kebbi for reunification with their families. Authorities say the formal handover is expected on Wednesday.