Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed this week that 24 schoolgirls abducted by suspected terrorists on November 17 have been safely rescued. The students were taken from their dormitory in Kebbi state, sparking nationwide outrage and copycat kidnappings.
‘All Accounted For’
💬 “I am relieved all 24 girls have been accounted for,” Tinubu stated late Tuesday, praising security forces. Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris confirmed the girls are unharmed and reuniting with families.
Wave of Kidnappings
Last week saw alarming copycat abductions: 38 churchgoers in Kwara and 300+ students in Niger state. While most were released by Sunday, the incidents highlight growing security challenges. 🔍
Security Overhaul Promised
Tinubu vowed to deploy “more boots on the ground” in high-risk areas. Youth advocates are demanding tech-driven solutions, like drone surveillance, to protect schools. 📡
With over 1,500 students kidnapped in Nigeria since 2020, this rescue offers hope—but the fight for safer communities continues. 🌍✊
