The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately locate and rescue the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, condemning the attack and reaffirming the government's commitment to protecting schoolchildren.
Key Points:
- Information Minister Mohammed Idris confirmed Tinubu's "clear directives" for a swift rescue operation.
- The president condemned the "reprehensible attack" and killing of school officials during the raid.
- Security agencies are ordered to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
- The government is recalibrating military, policing, and intelligence capabilities nationwide.
- Nigeria is reinforcing regional cooperation through ECOWAS and the AU to secure borders.
- The vice principal was killed, and a security guard was injured during the Monday morning attack.
- Authorities urge the public to remain calm as security forces work to resolve the situation.
Sources: The Cable, Premium Times
