The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the abduction of 25 students and the killing of a vice principal in Kebbi State, declaring that “schools must be sanctuaries of learning, not targets of violence” amid growing security concerns.
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NSGF Chairman Muhammadu Yahaya described the attack as “tragic, senseless, and utterly unacceptable.”
The forum expressed solidarity with Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris and affected families.
Governors emphasized that continued school attacks threaten educational gains in the region.
Yahaya called for immediate, coordinated security operations to rescue the abducted students.
The forum pledged continued collaboration with federal authorities on security matters.
Community vigilance and cooperation with security agencies were urged across northern states.
The attack represents another setback in addressing the region’s out-of-school children crisis.
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Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Premium Times