“I’m Depressed Over Rising Killings” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the recent killing of Nigerian Army personnel and the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State.
The President’s remarks were released Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The attacks, carried out by ISWAP terrorists, resulted in the deaths of several soldiers, including Brigadier General Musa Uba.
“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I am deeply depressed by the loss of our soldiers and officers on active duty. May God comfort the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba and other fallen heroes,” Tinubu said, extending condolences to the military and the bereaved families.
He also condemned the disruption of education caused by the abduction of schoolgirls. “I am pained that heartless terrorists have disrupted the education of innocent students. I have directed security agencies to act swiftly to ensure their safe return to Kebbi State,” he added.
The President confirmed that security forces have been ordered to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted students. He also instructed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi to console the state government and parents of the affected children.
Tinubu called on community leaders and residents in vulnerable areas to provide information that could support the military, police, and DSS in ongoing operations.
Kebbi State Governor Mohammed Idris revealed that the attack occurred despite prior intelligence from the DSS warning of a potential raid on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga. He hinted at sabotage by an unnamed security agency and announced the formation of a special panel to investigate the incident.
