The Kebbi State Police Command said it has deployed tactical unit personnel to rescue 25 abducted Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko district, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Kebbi State Command, Nafiu Abubakar KotarkoshiI, in a statement said, “on the 17th November, 2025 at about 0400hrs, information received revealed that, a gang of armed bandits with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically, stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko district, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.”

It said the police tactical units deployed in the school engaged them in a gun duel. Unfortunately, the suspected bandits had already scaled through the fence of the school and abducted Twenty Five students from their hostel to an unknown destination.

According to the statement, in the process, one Hassan Makuku ‘m’ was shot dead while Ali Shehu ‘m’ sustained injury in his right hand.

It said the combined team of security Upon receiving the unfortunate incident, a combined team of additional Police tactical units, military personnel and vigilantes has been deployed in the area and they are currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forest, with a view to rescue the abducted students and possibly arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

In the light of the above regrettable incident, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, Bello Sani had reiterated the Command’s unwavering determination in safeguarding the lives and property of the residents of Kebbi State.

He equally appealed to the members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and continue supporting Police operations for peace and stability to be maintained.