The Digest:
The Nigerian government has pledged an urgent rescue operation for 25 secondary school girls abducted by terrorists from their school in Kebbi State, condemning the attack that also claimed the life of a school official.
Key Points:
- Information Minister Mohammed Idris condemned the "reprehensible attack" on the Maga Comprehensive Girls' Secondary School.
- The assault occurred around 4 a.m. Monday in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area.
- Security and intelligence agencies received directives to locate and rescue the students safely.
- The government vowed to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
- One school official was killed during the early morning raid by the assailants.
- The incident is part of a recurring pattern of school abductions in northwestern Nigeria.
- Authorities are coordinating response efforts between federal and state security operatives
Sources: Premium Times, Nigerian Police
