Soldiers Injured As Terrorists Ambush Troops On Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue Mission
Several Nigerian soldiers sustained injuries after terrorists ambushed troops on a mission to rescue schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State. The attack occurred just a day after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, ordered Operation Fasan Yamma troops to intensify efforts against the bandits responsible for abducting students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga. “You must continue day and night fighting. We must find these children,” Shaibu instructed, stressing that commanders should act on intelligence for precise, professional operations. “Once you receive information on something like this, act professionally and decisively. This is not just about our image; it is about doing our job properly,” he added. The COAS directed troops to maintain 24-hour operations until all abducted students are safely rescued and reunited with their families. Following these orders, soldiers mobilized for the rescue mission but were ambushed by terrorists. Video footage obtained by DAILY POST shows several injured soldiers lying helplessly without immediate medical attention. One of the wounded soldiers, speaking in Hausa, said: “Musa has a bullet lodged in his leg. His condition is very bad.” The operational vehicle used during the mission was also riddled with bullet holes during the attack. WATCH: Terrorists Ambush Nigerian Soldiers Heading to Rescue Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls, Several Injured pic.twitter.com/yWwLstp7ho — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) November 19, 2025