Yet to be identified terrorists have reportedly invaded Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State and abducted over 40 female students in a atack reminiscent of the abduction of Chibok girls in Borno State in 2014.
According to report by Zagazola Makama, the bandits killed the Vice Principal of the school, Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku.
A resident, Malama Murjanatu Hassan Gishiri, who confirmed the incident on Monday, said the attackers stormed the school at night and operated freely as gunshots rented the air, while residents of the community scampered for safety.
According to Murjanatu Gishiri, “a heartbreaking tragedy that has thrown the entire region into deep fear and mourning.”
He said that the bandits moved in large numbers and overpowered the area without resistance as they shot the Vice Principal who tried to protect the students.
“People in the community have been offering prayers for his soul, asking Allah to grant him mercy, a peaceful resting place, and to console his family over this painful loss,” she said.
The Kebbi State Government has confirmed the attack and abduction of the students, but says that the number of abducted students have not been acertained.
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Ahmed Idris who confirmed the attack stated that the details of the attack were still sketchy.
The CPS disclosed that the Deputy Governor of the state, Umar Tafida has already led a team of government officials and security personnel to the scene to assess the situation, coordinate response efforts, and provide assistance to victims.He confirmed that a staff member of the school was killed, while several others were injured in the attack.
The CPS confirmed that security agencies have been mobilised and in pursuit of the terrorists.
