The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to act immediately to secure the release of 25 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State.
In a statement released Friday, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, Minority Whip Ali Isa, and members Aliyu Madaki and George Ozodinobi described the attack as “tragic and deeply concerning,” noting that the students were targeted by armed groups.
The caucus recalled a similar incident on June 17, 2021, when about 80 students and five teachers were attacked at the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, also in Kebbi, stressing that repeated attacks are undermining education, disrupting families, and destabilizing communities.
Lawmakers called on the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to coordinate efforts for the safe release of the girls and to bring those responsible to justice.
The statement also raised alarms about the broader security situation in Nigeria, highlighting recent violent incidents in Kwara, Zamfara, Kogi, Kano, Benue, and Plateau States. It added that the caucus would explore legislative measures to strengthen responses to rising insecurity across the country.
