Malami decries Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction, calls for decisive security action

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday, condemned the dawn attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, where gunmen killed the Vice Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducted 25 female students.

Malami described the incident as heartbreaking and an assault on the nation’s collective humanity, educational progress and community peace.

He said his heart was “deeply troubled” by the abduction of the innocent schoolgirls and the killing of the vice principal, stressing that no family should endure such trauma.

“My thoughts and prayers are firmly with the families of the abducted students. No parent deserves the agony of uncertainty, and no child should ever be subjected to such trauma,” he said.

Malami expressed solidarity with the grieving families and the people of Kebbi State, noting that the attack had shaken the conscience of the entire country.

He called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify rescue operations with urgency and precision to ensure the safe return of the abducted students.

“I call on the Federal Government and all relevant security agencies to intensify ongoing rescue efforts with urgency, precision, and unwavering commitment. Every resource, intelligence capability, and coordinated action must be deployed to ensure that these children are safely reunited with their families without delay,” he added.

The former minister also stressed the need to strengthen security architecture around schools, particularly in vulnerable rural areas, to prevent further attacks on educational institutions.

Malami prayed for the protection of the victims, comfort for their families, and divine guidance for the security operatives involved in the rescue mission.

He described the incident as a moment that demands unity, compassion and decisive action, insisting that Nigeria must do more to secure its children.