Reminiscent of school attacks years ago, a new of fear has gripped Nigeria as the Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State quakes after armed bandits launched a late-night assault on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, located in Danko\/Wasagu Local Government Area. The raid resulted in the killing of the school\u2019s vice principal and the abduction of a number of students.<\/p>\n
The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, the vice principal, was shot and killed while trying to protect his students from the attackers.<\/p>\n
The assailants also abducted a number of female students, though the exact number remains unclear.<\/p>\n
According to Reuters and police sources, 25 students were taken.<\/p>\n
Some residents said that in addition to killing the vice principal, the bandits shot the school principal, and wounded a security guard.<\/p>\n
Murjanatu Hassan Gishiri, a local resident, confirmed the assault and described the atmosphere in the community as one of terror and mourning.<\/p>\n
She said the attackers came in large numbers, \u201coverpowered the area without any resistance.\u201d<\/p>\n
The slain vice principal is being remembered by the community as a dedicated educator who sacrificed his life for his students.<\/p>\n
Residents are calling on both state and federal authorities to act quickly \u2014 to rescue the abducted students and to bolster security around schools and vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the incident.<\/p>\n
Security operatives have reportedly been dispatched to the school, and tracking operations are underway to locate the fleeing bandits and rescue the students.<\/p>\n
As of now, security agencies have not issued a detailed public statement on the number of abducted students or further operational plans.<\/p>\n
This attack is part of a growing pattern of insecurity in northwestern Nigeria, where armed bandit groups frequently target educational institutions.<\/p>\n
Kebbi State has a history of such attacks: for example, in 2021, over 80 students and several staff were kidnapped from a school in Birnin Yauri.<\/p>\n
The conflict between bandit groups and communities in the region has been ongoing for years, involving mass shootings, cattle rustling, kidnapping, and other forms of violence.<\/p>\n
Locals are demanding urgent government intervention: enhanced protection for schools, improved intelligence gathering, and more proactive rescue efforts.<\/p>\n
There is also pressure on security agencies to not only respond to this incident but to develop preventive measures to stop future attacks.<\/p>\n
The death of the vice principal, especially in the act of defending students, underscores how perilous school leadership has become in such conflict zones.<\/p>\n
The lack of clarity on how many students were taken highlights challenges in timely and accurate information flow in crisis situations.<\/p>\n
This incident could worsen distrust among communities toward security institutions, especially if rescue operations are delayed or perceived as ineffective.<\/p>\n
It may also reignite debates over school security funding, the use of local vigilante groups, and paths to longer-term stability in regions frequently targeted by bandits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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