About 25 female students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko district, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State, have been abducted by armed bandits.

This was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Kebbi State Police Command, CSP Nafiu Kotarkoshi, who said the incident happened on November 17, 2025, at about 0400hrs.

In a statement, Kotarkoshi said information received revealed that a gang of armed bandits with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically, stormed the school to operate. He 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. Similarly, one Hassan Makuku 'm' was shot dead while Ali Shehu 'm' sustained injury in his right hand.

"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 rescuing the abducted students and possibly arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

"In the light of the above regrettable incident, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M 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," the police spokesperson said.

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