President Bola Tinubu sends the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to Kebbi State. Shettima conveys a message of solidarity from the Federal Government. He reassures the families whose schoolgirls were kidnapped in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.
Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the abduction and promised ‘immediate’ action to rescue the girls. Subsequently, security forces go into high gear.
Details of the Abduction
Bandits abducted 25 schoolgirls from their school recently. The incident occurred in Danko-Wasagu despite intelligence warnings. Two girls escape from the captors.
It also killed soldiers, among them Brigadier-General Musa Uba. Tinubu has confirmed the deaths and condoled with the army over the loss. The country is in mourning over the incident.
Shettima’s Role and Agenda
Shettima arrived in Kebbi today to commiserate with the state government. He immediately met with parents and guardians. The visit is to help boost morale at the moment.
Additionally Shettima relays Tinubu’s pledge for safe returns. He calls for the unification of stakeholders. Hence the government demonstrates an interest in the safety of citizens.
Broader Implications and Responses
The abduction has brought to the fore lingering security challenges in Nigeria. PDP condemns the act and questions the promises of the administration.
Besides the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says a prayer for the return of the girls. This incident, therefore, requires stronger measures against banditry. Nigeria unites in hope for resolution.
