Emergency in Kebbi state: Bandits Raid GGCSS Maga Vice Principal Killed, Students Abducted
A rising wave of fear and anxiety is sweeping through the Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State, Nigeria, following a harrowing and violent attack carried out by bandits on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) located in Maga. This tragic event, which unfolded under the cover of darkness in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, resulted in the death of the dedicated Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who courageously tried to protect the students during this horrific intrusion. The assailants wreaked havoc on the school, abducting a number of students, although the exact count of those taken remains uncertain as authorities attempt to gather more information in the aftermath of this attack.
Murjanatu Hassan Gishiri, a local resident from the affected area, confirmed the devastating incident while describing the sequence of events as profoundly distressing and heart-wrenching. She shared that the bandits arrived at the school late at night, operating with a terrifying boldness and leaving behind a trail of panic and chaos that has plunged the entire community into a state of fear and mourning. This senseless tragedy has cast a long dark shadow, deeply affecting the lives of many and leaving the community in a mourning state over the loss of Malam Hassan’s life.
In a display of deep-seated respect and sorrow, community members have come together to offer prayers for the late Vice Principal, imploring Allah’s mercy upon his soul, and seeking solace and comfort for his grieving family and loved ones during this time of inconsolable sorrow and unjust loss. His brave efforts to shield vulnerable students reflect his dedication and the community’s esteem for his service and sacrifice.
Meanwhile, despite the severity of the attack, security agencies have yet to issue an official statement, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and urgency among residents. Community members and local leaders are appealing for immediate government intervention, stressing the critical need to rescue the kidnapped students and to enhance security measures in schools and communities vulnerable to violent bandit invasions. The haunting incident underscores the dire situation in the region and highlights the pressing need for effective action to safeguard educational institutions and restore a semblance of peace and safety to the affected neighborhoods.
Nigerians pray now!!
