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The Digest:

The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, have been successfully rescued, security sources confirmed on Tuesday. Their release comes through a coordinated security operation eight days after the brazen attack that saw 25 students initially taken captive.

Key Points:
  • 24 schoolgirls rescued from captivity in Kebbi State
  • Two students had previously escaped during abduction
  • Security operations involved military, police, and vigilante groups
  • Army Chief directed Operation FANSAN YANMA to lead rescue efforts
  • Defence Minister Bello Matawalle relocated to Kebbi to monitor operations
  • Combined teams combed forests and escape routes for the students
  • Official details of the rescue operation remain forthcoming
As another group of children returns to safety, the nation breathes a collective yet cautious sigh—aware that each successful rescue merely resets the countdown until the next community faces the same terrifying ordeal.

Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times