Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over Monday’s attack by bandits on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State.
In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Atiku said he was devastated by the report that the incident led to the death of the school’s vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and the abduction of over 20 female students.
Describing the attack as tragic, the former presidential candidate said it underscores the growing security challenges in Nigeria.
He wrote, “I am devastated by the news of the tragic attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, which claimed the life of the Vice-Principal and led to the abduction of innocent students. This is yet another reminder of the worsening insecurity in our nation.”
Atiku also condemned the killing of All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Umar Moriki, as well as the recent mass abductions in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
He stated, “I equally condemn the killing of an APC chieftain Umar Moriki and the mass abductions in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara, where entire families including women and children were taken by bandits. These acts of barbarity have no place in a civilised society. Similar tragedies continue to unfold in Plateau, Benue, and other states, where communities are being torn apart by violence. In Shanono LGA of Kano, residents are fleeing their homes in fear, highlighting a national security challenge that has reached intolerable levels.”
Urging urgent action to curb attacks and abductions nationwide, Atiku called on the government to strengthen Nigeria’s security infrastructure to safeguard citizens’ lives and property.
“Nigeria cannot continue on this path. I call on the Federal Government to urgently review and strengthen its security architecture, deploy adequate personnel across vulnerable communities, and intensify intelligence-led operations. Our citizens deserve protection, dignity, and peace, nothing less,” he stated.
