Kebbi gov reunites abducted schoolgirls with families

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has formally handed over the 24 rescued students of Maga Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School to their families, a day after their release from bandits.

The brief ceremony at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, was attended by the girls’ parents, government officials, security personnel, and well-wishers.

Governor Idris praised the courage and professionalism of the security operatives involved in the rescue mission and thanked the people of Kebbi for their prayers and support.

He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift intervention, as well as to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and the National Security Adviser for their oversight of the operations.

The governor confirmed that all the rescued girls were in good health and had not been molested.

He encouraged parents to allow the children to return to school, highlighting that education in Kebbi State is free from primary to tertiary levels.

On behalf of the parents, Malam Illiyasu Garba, who had four daughters among the abducted students, thanked the governor for his unwavering support throughout the ordeal.