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Tinubu Delays G20 for Urgent Rescue of Abducted Girls

11/20/2025

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu postponed his trip to the G20 summit to prioritize the rescue of 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi state.
The girls were taken from their dormitory during a school attack that also killed a staff member.
Local leaders criticized security forces for failing to act on prior warnings about suspicious activities.
Tinubu directed security agencies to respond quickly, while community members remain distrustful until the girls are returned.
The military has begun operations to locate the abductors.

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu postponed his trip to the G20 summit to prioritize the rescue of 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi state.
The girls were taken from their dormitory during a school attack that also killed a staff member.
Local leaders criticized security forces for failing to act on prior warnings about suspicious activities.
Tinubu directed security agencies to respond quickly, while community members remain distrustful until the girls are returned.
The military has begun operations to locate the abductors.