Vice principal killed as bandits abduct students in Kebbi school raid
By Sabiu Abdullahi
There was a lot of panic in communities of the Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State after armed bandits attacked Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.
The assault claimed the life of the Vice Principal and resulted in the abduction of an unspecified number of students.The Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, was said to have confronted the attackers in an attempt to protect the students.
Residents described his death as a heavy blow to the school and the entire community.
A local resident, Murjanatu Hassan Gishiri, confirmed the attack and said the gunmen moved into the school without any obstruction.
She said the community was plunged into fear as the bandits unleashed violence on the premises.
“It is a heartbreaking tragedy that has thrown the entire region into deep fear and mourning,” she lamented.
The number of students taken away has not been officially disclosed.
Families have expressed deep concern as they await updates from authorities.
Security agencies have yet to release an official statement on the incident.
Meanwhile, residents are urging the federal and state governments to intervene quickly to rescue the abducted students and strengthen security in schools across the region.