THIS DAWN — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Her reaction comes roughly 40 hours after armed attackers stormed the school.
The attackers killed the Vice Principal in the process and whisking away the schoolgirls in a late-night raid that has reignited nationwide concern over the security of educational institutions.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Senator Tinubu said she was “deeply saddened” by the tragedy.
She described it as both an “attack on innocent girls and dedicated educators” and “an assault on the values of safety and learning that schools embody.”
She noted that the incident underscores the persistent threats facing students in vulnerable communities and called for collective national resolve to protect children at all levels.
“My heart and prayers are with the families”
According to the First Lady, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already directed security agencies to mobilize fully toward ensuring the “quick and safe return” of the abducted girls.
She stressed that the President has also mandated a comprehensive pursuit of the perpetrators to ensure they are brought to justice without delay.
“My heart and prayers are with the families, friends, loved ones and schoolmates at this time,” she said.
She extended her condolences to the community shaken by the killing of the Vice Principal.
Senator Tinubu prayed for the repose of the slain educator’s soul.
She expressed hope that “Almighty God grants quick rescue to the abducted girls and may the soul of the departed Vice Principal rest in Aljannah Firdaus.”
Public concern
The abduction has drawn renewed calls from civil society groups, parents, and education advocates.
These have urged the government to strengthen security around schools, particularly in northern states long affected by banditry and insurgency.
As rescue operations intensify, public pressure continues to mount for immediate action to prevent a recurrence of mass kidnappings that have repeatedly targeted students in recent years.
With the nation on edge and families anxiously awaiting updates, the First Lady’s statement signals heightened federal attention.
It also signals a growing demand for decisive measures to safeguard the country’s most vulnerable citizens.
