The Digest:
The Northern States Governors' Forum has condemned the abduction of 25 students and the killing of a vice principal in Kebbi State, declaring that "schools must be sanctuaries of learning, not targets of violence" amid growing security concerns.
Key Points:
- NSGF Chairman Muhammadu Yahaya described the attack as "tragic, senseless, and utterly unacceptable."
- The forum expressed solidarity with Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris and affected families.
- Governors emphasized that continued school attacks threaten educational gains in the region.
- Yahaya called for immediate, coordinated security operations to rescue the abducted students.
- The forum pledged continued collaboration with federal authorities on security matters.
- Community vigilance and cooperation with security agencies were urged across northern states.
- The attack represents another setback in addressing the region's out-of-school children crisis.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Premium Times
