Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria — November 18, 2025
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA to redouble efforts in securing the release of students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, in Kebbi State.
According to a statement by the Operation’s Information Officer, Captain Yamma David Adewusi, the Army Chief issued the directive during an operational visit to the state, where he met with frontline commanders and personnel.
General Shaibu urged the troops to adopt intelligence-driven strategies and maintain a relentless, round-the-clock pursuit of the kidnappers.
He stressed the importance of collaboration with local vigilante groups and hunters, whom he described as “critical partners” in the coordinated rescue mission.
The abduction of students from GGCSS Maga has heightened concerns over security in schools, particularly in Northern Nigeria, and comes amid national calls for decisive action to safeguard education.
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