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Gunmen Abduct 24 Girls in Nigeria School Attack

11/19/2025

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  • Gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, Nigeria, abducting 24 girls and killing a staff member.
  • Local authorities and hunters are intensifying search efforts in nearby forests.
  • President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to act swiftly to rescue the girls and expressed regret over the attack.
  • Analysts cite unprosecuted attackers and corruption as drivers of insecurity while families recall chaos and prior warnings.