Army Chief Orders Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Kebbi Schoolgirls

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation Fansan Yanma to effectively rescue the 25 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State.

The COAS gave the directive on Monday, 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the state.

General Waidi, in a statement by Captain David Adewusi, the Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, addressed frontline commanders and troops.

He charged the troops to conduct intelligence-driven operations and maintain relentless day-and-night pursuit of the abductors.

“We must find these children. Act decisively and professionally on all intelligence. Success is not optional,” the COAS said.
The Army Chief also engaged local vigilantes and hunters, describing them as critical partners in the operation.

He urged them to leverage their knowledge of the terrain in collaboration with troops to locate and neutralise criminal elements.

“Together, we will restore peace and ensure children can attend school safely,” he charged.

The Army Chief earlier paid a condolence visit to the traditional ruler of Danko, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Allaje, and the Principal of GGCSS Maga, Hajiya Rabi Musa Magaji, where he assured them of the military’s unwavering commitment to rescuing the abducted students unharmed.

Shaibu, therefore, urged troops to remain resilient and professional, act within the rules of engagement while remaining responsive, disciplined, and resolute in restoring peace to Kebbi State and the surrounding areas.