Kebbi School Abduction: Tinubu Speaks About Recent Terrorist Attacks

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the recent terrorist attacks across different parts of the country
• Tinubu expressed sadness over the tragic death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, soldiers, and officers on active duty
• The President condemned the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State while directing the security agencies to act swiftly and bring the girls

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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the tragic death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, soldiers, and officers on active duty.

Tinubu said he is depressed that heartless terrorists have disrupted the education of innocent schoolgirls in Kebbi State.

The President prayed that God would comfort the families of General Uba and other fallen heroes.

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He directed the security agencies to act swiftly and bring the schoolgirls back to Kebbi State.

Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement issued via his Twitter handle, @SundayDareSD, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

"Our security forces cannot succeed in protecting us if the people don't cooperate and share information that will help them keep our communities safe. I urge community leaders and our compatriots across the country, especially those in the theatres of operations, to share useful information. Your cooperation is crucial in our fight against these security challenges."

Nigerians react as Tinubu speaks on insecurity

@realkaybee_

We can't move from a shock-expressing president to a depressed president. Depression isn't a strategy against terrorism. Mr President should prioritise the safety of the citizens. Instead of going to South Africa, he should be heading to Kebbi or Kwara this morning to give hope.

@RashwalRashwal

Only team work, can make the dream of defeating terrorism work. Governors and Community heads must work together to share meaningful information to support our military.

@suleatte

This statement should have been delivered through an overwhelming show of force against these criminals. It also doesn't help that the commander in chief seems to be trying to shift responsibility for this loss to the citizens.

@BukJola

There has been ongoing unrest in Kwara for several months, and the voices that raise alarms and share information about the situation are being silenced by agents of the state government. What more do you expect from the people?

@olufunsoaluko

Nigerians want to see their President come on TV and vent, show his anger, give orders and look “depressed” as the statement reads. Not everytime press release Body language is key. He should suspend some activities and show he’s mourning. Who even advises Mr President?

@obaatobatele

You are stressing the security Mr. President. Get them the necessary equipment, encouragement, training, & partnerships needed to end this carnage. The life of every citizen & soldiers on the front line matter to God, if not to you. Don't play politics with human lives.

Army chief orders troops to rescue abducted schoolgirls

Recall that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, reacted to the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State.

The Army chief gave an order to the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in the northwest state.

Legit.ng reports that bandits kidnapped 25 students shortly after leaving the staff quarters on Monday, November 17, 2025.

ISWAP kidnaps, kills Army general

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) claimed that its men captured and killed Brigade Commander Uba.

The breakaway faction of Boko Haram narrated how the Nigerian Army general was kidnapped, interrogated, and killed.

The terror group shared more details about the tragic death of the Army general in its propaganda newsletter magazine.

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