In a stark reminder of Nigeria's persistent security challenges, the nation faces another wave of mass schoolgirl abductions that has prompted urgent calls for action from civil society organizations. The advocacy group #FixPolitics has issued a compelling demand to the Federal Government and security agencies to address what it describes as a national emergency.
Wave of Abductions Shakes Northern States
The crisis unfolded with two major incidents within four days that have left families devastated and the nation questioning security preparedness. On Monday, November 17, 2025, armed militants stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, located in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The attackers showed no mercy, killing the vice principal before abducting 25 schoolgirls from their hostel in the early morning hours. The trauma had barely settled when, just four days later, another group of armed men targeted a Catholic school in Niger State, where they reportedly kidnapped approximately 100 girls.
#FixPolitics Proposes Comprehensive Security Measures
Anthony Ubani, Executive Director of #FixPolitics, expressed profound concern in an official statement, describing the situation as one that "should shame a nation of over 200 million people." The organization drew painful parallels to the Chibok girls abduction that occurred 11 years ago, noting that many of those cases remain unresolved.
The advocacy group presented a multi-faceted approach to address the immediate crisis and prevent future occurrences:
- Launch coordinated rescue operations involving military, police, local vigilantes, and community networks
- Establish transparent communication channels to provide families with real-time updates
- Implement nationwide safe school measures including perimeter fencing, lighting, and security personnel
- Strengthen intelligence gathering through closer collaboration with local communities
- Reinforce border controls and forest surveillance in bandit-prone areas
Long-term Solutions and Accountability Measures
Beyond immediate security responses, #FixPolitics emphasized the need for sustainable solutions that protect Nigeria's educational future. The group called for establishing a national coalition on school safety that would include government representatives, civil society organizations like Bring Back Our Girls, women's groups, and education experts.
The organization also stressed the importance of prioritizing girl-child education in national budgets, ensuring that girls in high-risk areas receive additional support such as psychosocial care and transitional learning programs.
In a significant accountability proposal, #FixPolitics endorsed the recent recommendation by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, calling for performance-based tenure for security sector leaders. The group advocated for a transparent results delivery index that would determine whether security officials retain their positions based on measurable outcomes.
Ubani's statement carried emotional weight as he declared, "The 25 young girls taken in Kebbi are not statistics; they are daughters, sisters, students and future leaders. Their dreams matter. Their safety matters. Their lives matter."
The organization concluded with a powerful appeal to the Nigerian government: "Government must show, through action, not words, that every Nigerian child deserves to learn in peace and return home alive." This plea comes as the nation watches anxiously for both the safe return of the abducted girls and concrete steps toward lasting security reform.
