The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it is has deployed a combined team of additional Police tactical units to complement the military personnel and vigilantes in search and rescue of the abducted students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko district, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.
Police spokesperson, Kebbi State Police Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, said in a statement that those deployed in the area are currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forest, with a view to rescue the abducted students and possibly arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
The police explained that, “On November 17, 2025 at about 0400hrs, information received revealed that, a gang of armed bandits with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically, stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko district, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.
“The police tactical units deployed in the school engaged them into a gun duel. Unfortunately, the suspected bandits had already scaled through the fence of the school and abducted 25 students from their hostel to unknown destination. Similarly, one Hassan Makuku was shot dead while Ali Shehu sustained injury in his right hand.
“Upon receiving the unfortunate incident, a combined team of additional Police tactical units, military personnel and vigilantes has been deployed in the area and they are currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forest, with a view to rescue the abducted students and possibly arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
“In the light of the above regrettable incident, the commissioner of police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello Sani had reiterated the command’s unwavering determination in safeguarding the lives and property of the residents of Kebbi State.
“He equally appealed to the members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and continue supporting Police operations for peace and stability to be maintained.”
