President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally issued a statement on the kidnapping of the Kebbi schoolgirls and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by terrorists. He stated they would face the full wrath of the law.
The president conveyed this in a message on his X page on Wednesday. He stated, “I am heartbroken by the abduction of our daughters in Kebbi and the painful loss of Brigadier General Musa Uba and the brave soldiers who fell in Borno. Their families, and the families of the kidnapped schoolgirls, are in my prayers.
“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I am depressed with the tragic death of our soldiers and officers on active duty. May God comfort the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba and other fallen heroes. I am also depressed that heartless terrorists have disrupted the education of innocent schoolgirls. I have directed the security agencies to act swiftly and bring the girls back to Kebbi State.
“I am fully apprised of the recent uptick in violent extremism in pockets across the country, and I have directed our security agencies to respond with urgency, clarity, and decisive action. Our forces need the full cooperation of every community. Sharing information can save lives and protect our children.
“May God comfort the bereaved families. Those who threaten the safety of our citizens will face the full weight of the Nigerian state.
Kebbi Schoolgirls Kidnap
25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko Wasagu/Ribah area of Kebbi State, were adopted in the early hours of Monday, 17 November 2025. They were taken by armed men who rode on motorcycles.
The school’s vice principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, was killed, and at least one other staff member was injured in the attack similar to the Chibok (2014) and Dapchi (2018) schoolgirls kidnappings.
