United for Nigeria: Tinubu Leads in the Fight to Rescue the Kebbi Schoolgirls

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United Nigeria

In a deeply troubling moment for Nigeria, 24 schoolgirls were abducted from their dormitory at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, when gunmen struck before dawn. This act of violence is an assault not just on those innocent girls, but on our national conscience.

But in the face of this horror, President Bola Tinubu has shown decisive leadership — proving once again that his administration is committed to protecting Nigerian children and bringing perpetrators of insecurity to justice.


What President Tinubu Has Done so Far

Swift High-Level Response
President Tinubu ordered security agencies to act with speed and purpose, demanding the safe return of the girls. 


Relocating a Key Minister to Kebbi
Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to move to Kebbi State to oversee the rescue operation. 

    • Matawalle isn’t being sent as a symbolic figure — he brings experienced leadership, having dealt with mass kidnappings in the past.

National Solidarity and Support
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on behalf of the President, visited Kebbi State. He expressed deep empathy with the families and reaffirmed that the federal government is deploying “every instrument of state” to bring the girls home.


Appeal for Community Cooperation
Tinubu has called on local communities and leaders in Kebbi and other high-risk areas to work hand-in-hand with security forces. He emphasises that intelligence from citizens is crucial to the success of rescue missions.


Institutional Accountability
In reaction to the abduction, the Senate has ordered a probe into Nigeria’s “Safe School Fund”, examining how it’s being used and whether it is protecting students as intended.


Why This Matters: Tinubu’s Leadership Is a Vote of Confidence in Nigeria

  • Presidential Commitment to Security: By personally intervening and redirecting a minister to Kebbi, Tinubu underscores that no child is expendable. His actions reaffirm that this administration takes mass kidnappings seriously.
  • Focus on Prevention and Intelligence: Rather than treating this as just another tragedy, Tinubu is pushing for community-driven intelligence, recognising that the fight against banditry must involve local populations.
  • Accountability Through Oversight: The Senate’s inquiry into the Safe School Fund signals that the government is serious not only about rescue but about preventing future attacks.
  • National Unity: This is not a regional or partisan issue — it’s a call for all Nigerians to come together in protecting our future generation.

A Reminder to the Kebbi Governor: Your Role Matters

Let’s be clear: the Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, is constitutionally the chief security officer in his state. That means:

  • He has a primary duty to safeguard citizens, including schoolchildren.
  • While the President and federal government are leading rescue efforts, state-level leadership is essential — especially in coordinating with local security forces, vigilantes, and community leaders.
  • It’s not enough to respond after an attack. Preventive security measures, intelligence-sharing, and community policing must be strengthened under his watch.

Governor Idris must double down on his security responsibilities — not just react, but proactively protect lives.


My Edge: A United Front for Nigeria’s Future

This abduction is a national tragedy — but how we respond defines us. President Tinubu’s firm, compassionate, and strategic actions show that the federal government is not standing by. He’s not only ordering rescue operations, but also mobilising institutions, people, and resources to ensure that such acts of violence are met with force, unity, and accountability.


To the parents in Kebbi, and to all Nigerians: Tinubu’s resolve is your resolve. We must stay united. We must remain vigilant. And we must demand that our leaders — at both federal and state levels — do everything in their power to protect our children.


May the schoolgirls return safely. May justice be done. May Nigeria stand stronger.





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