Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to immediately visit Kebbi State following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls by terrorists, Dalena Reporters has learned. The directive underscores the federal government’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the kidnapped students and addressing the security crisis in the region.
Sources close to the Presidency revealed that Tinubu expressed “utmost concern” over the incident, calling for swift coordination between federal security agencies and Kebbi State authorities to locate the perpetrators. The Vice President is said to have been instructed to meet with local officials, security operatives, and community leaders to assess the situation on the ground.
Eyewitnesses and local residents describe a tense environment as families of the abducted girls gathered outside their school, pleading for urgent action. The abductors reportedly stormed the school compound in the early hours, taking advantage of the absence of adequate security personnel.
Security analysts have warned that the scale of the abduction highlights systemic gaps in the protection of students in northern Nigeria, urging federal authorities to implement both immediate rescue operations and long-term strategies to secure vulnerable communities.
The federal directive to Shettima follows a series of attacks in Kebbi and neighboring states, where terrorists and bandits have increasingly targeted schools and rural communities. According to sources, the Vice President’s visit is expected to include consultations with the military, police, and civil defence units deployed to the area.
As Nigeria awaits updates on the rescue operation, President Tinubu has assured citizens that the government is “fully committed to the safety of its children and the restoration of peace in affected communities,” emphasizing that no effort will be spared in bringing the abductors to justice.