Reps Minority Caucus Calls for Immediate Rescue of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to take swift action to secure the release of 25 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State.

In a statement released on Friday, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, Minority Whip Ali Isa, and members Aliyu Madaki and George Ozodinobi described the attack as “tragic and deeply concerning,” noting that the students were targeted by armed groups.

The caucus recalled a similar incident on June 17, 2021, when about 80 students and five teachers were attacked at the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, also in Kebbi. They stressed that repeated attacks are undermining education, disrupting families, and destabilizing communities.

Lawmakers called on the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to coordinate efforts for the safe release of the girls and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

The statement also highlighted the broader security challenges across the country, citing recent violent incidents in Kwara, Zamfara, Kogi, Kano, Benue, and Plateau States. The caucus added that it would explore legislative measures to strengthen national responses to rising insecurity.