Armed militants raided a boarding school in Maga village, Kebbi State, Nigeria, early Monday morning, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing their teacher in the process. The attack occurred around 4 a.m., when the gunmen arrived at the school and forcibly took the girls away, leaving widespread concern among residents and authorities.
Local officials confirmed the incident and condemned the assault, which has heightened fears about security in the region. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but militants and criminal gangs operating in northwest Nigeria are known to carry out such abductions. The Nigerian military and security forces have been dispatched to the area to assist in the search and rescue efforts.
The incident marks another chapter in the ongoing violence affecting educational institutions in Nigeria, particularly in the northwest, where insurgents and criminal groups frequently target students and staff. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding schools and apprehending those responsible for such attacks, amid calls from local communities for increased security measures. As investigations continue, the plight of the abducted girls remains a pressing concern for families and the broader public.