Abuja, Nigeria — November 18, 2025
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, describing the incident as a devastating attack on the sanctity of education and student safety.
In a personally signed press statement issued on today, Senator Tinubu denounced the abduction and the killing of the school’s Vice Principal, noting that such acts are a direct affront to the core values that schools represent.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the abduction of the 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, and the tragic killing of the Vice Principal. This heartbreaking incident is not only an attack on innocent girls and dedicated educators, but an assault on the values of safety and learning that schools embody,” she said.
The First Lady said President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to act swiftly to secure the safe return of the abducted girls and ensure the perpetrators face justice.
“My heart and prayers are with the families, friends, loved ones, and schoolmates at this time. I pray Almighty God grants quick rescue to the abducted girls, and may the soul of the departed Vice Principal rest in Aljannah Firdaus,” she added.
The incident has further heightened national concerns over school safety and the persistent threat of attacks on educational institutions, especially in Northern Nigeria. It has also put increased scrutiny on the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to counter insecurity and protect learning environments.
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