The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Hussaini Aliyu, has firmly rejected claims made by United States lawmaker Riley Moore regarding the recent abduction of students from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga.
Disputing the Narrative
Aliyu described Moore's assertion that the attack occurred in a Christian enclave as misleading and potentially dangerous at a time when government efforts are concentrated on securing the safe return of the abducted schoolgirls. The chairman emphasized that all 25 kidnapped students are Muslim, directly countering the American politician's claims.
Promoting Peaceful Coexistence
The local government leader stressed that the Zuru Emirate, under which the Maga community falls, has a long history of peaceful coexistence among residents of different faiths and has never experienced religious crises. He urged the U.S. lawmaker to refrain from making unverified statements that could portray Nigeria negatively or undermine national unity.
The Complete List of Abducted Students
The Kebbi local government has released the official names of all 25 abducted schoolgirls:
Senior Secondary School 2A
- Fatima Sani Zimri
- Hafsat Ibrahim
- Nana Firdausi Jibril
- Masauda Yakubu Romo
Senior Secondary School 2B
- Hauwa Saleh
- Hauwa'u Umar Imam
Senior Secondary School 3A & 3B
- Salima Garba Umar
- Salima Sani Zimri
- Amina G. Umar
- Rashida Muhammad Dingu
- Saliha Umar
- Aisha Usman
- Jamila Iliyasu
- Maryam Illiyasu
- Najaatu Abdullahi
- Zainab Kolo
Junior Secondary School 3A
- Surraya Tukur
- Hafsat Umar Yalmo
- Maryam Usman
- Amina Illiyasu
- Ikilima Suleman
Junior Secondary School
- Khadija Nazifi
- Hauwa'u Iliyasu
- Hauwa'u Lawali
- Ummu Kulsum Abdulkarim
The controversy emerged after Riley Moore posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, urging his followers to pray for the 25 girls and claiming the attack occurred in a Christian enclave in Northern Nigeria, while admitting he didn't have all the details about the incident.
