In a tragic incident that has once again highlighted the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, gunmen attacked a girls’ secondary school in the northwestern state of Kebbi, abducting 25 students and killing a staff member. The pre-dawn raid on Monday is the latest in a series of mass school kidnappings that have plagued the country’s northern region for over a decade.
According to reports from credible sources like BBC, France24, and South China Morning Post, the armed bandits responsible for the attack have not yet claimed responsibility publicly. The Nigerian police have launched a search operation, with the army called in to assist in locating the kidnapped girls and ensuring their safe return.
This incident is a grim reminder of the vulnerability of students in Nigeria, where school abductions have become distressingly common. The country witnessed a similar mass kidnapping in 2014 when 276 girls were abducted from Chibok, sparking international outrage and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
The recent attack has reignited calls for the Nigerian government to take decisive action to address the security challenges facing the country. The safety and security of students should be a top priority, and measures must be put in place to prevent such heinous acts from recurring.
Social media platforms have been abuzz with discussions about the incident, with many expressing shock and outrage at the brazen attack on innocent schoolgirls. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with calls for support and solidarity with the affected families.
As the search for the abducted girls continues, it is essential for all stakeholders, including the government, security agencies, and the local community, to work together to ensure the safe return of the students and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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References:
1. BBC – https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ypn7pwgv5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2. France24 – https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20251117-gunmen-kidnap-25-girls-deadly-attack-nigerian-high-school
3. South China Morning Post – https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3333146/25-schoolgirls-abducted-nigeria-amid-ongoing-kidnapping-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed
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