President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to Kebbi State on Wednesday to meet with state officials and assure families of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government is working to secure their safe return.
In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu expressed sadness over the abduction of students from a boarding school in Maga, Kebbi State, despite earlier intelligence reports warning of a possible attack.
He commended Governor Nasir Idris for the efforts taken to prevent the incident.
President Tinubu also condoled with the military following the death of soldiers and Brig. Gen. Musa Uba, who was killed in Borno while fighting insurgents.
The president urged communities, especially in areas facing security threats, to share information that can help security agencies respond quickly and prevent further attacks. He said the military, police, and DSS cannot operate effectively without public support.
“As Commander in Chief, I am depressed by the tragic death of our soldiers and the disruption of education for innocent schoolgirls,” Tinubu said.
He added that he has directed security agencies to act swiftly and rescue the girls.
The president appealed to community leaders and residents to cooperate with security forces, warning that terrorism cannot be defeated without intelligence sharing.
The president said public cooperation remains “crucial in our fight against these security challenges.”
