A Nigerian lady has raised serious questions about the authenticity of the recently released Kebbi schoolgirls after making careful observations about their video footage. The controversy emerged following the release of 24 students from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Video Comparison Sparks Doubts
Identified on X as @efya_bardi, the lady conducted a side-by-side analysis of the Kebbi students' release video and footage of freed Kwara worshippers. She pointed out significant differences that made her question the authenticity of the Kebbi girls' release.
The students had been kidnapped by suspected bandits last week and were released on November 25, 2025, according to Bola Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Nigerian President. Onanuga had shared the video with the caption: "All the 24 Kebbi schoolgirls fully accounted for. No one left behind."
Critical Observations Made
The X user highlighted several concerning differences between the two release scenarios. She noted that the Kebbi girls appeared "too clean and less frightened" for people who had just experienced abduction and captivity. Her analysis suggested the scene appeared staged compared to the Kwara worshippers' release footage.
"Look at these girls carefully and look at the CAC people being released," she wrote. "Can't you people see the difference? Can't you see that these girls are arranged? They look so clean and less frightened for people being abducted. I don't believe this particular release something is fishy."
Public Reaction and Additional Concerns
The lady's observations quickly gained traction online, with many Nigerians expressing similar concerns. User @Mouth55103280 commented: "They kidnapped Christians and they free Muslims," while @Peejay9312 added: "Lol. You don't know anything. Welcome to Nigeria where almost everything is scripted."
Another user, @iammistapsalm, raised additional red flags, noting that the students couldn't remember their numbers and their class. The user described the entire incident as appearing "scripted," from the attack and operation to the media release and videos.
Meanwhile, another Nigerian man, Opeyemi Timothy Oyeleke, questioned President Tinubu's announcement of the release and demanded answers regarding the terms met to secure the students' freedom. This comes amid similar questions about the release of 38 Kwara worshippers from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) who were kidnapped during a service on November 18 and released after five days in captivity.
The growing skepticism among Nigerians highlights increasing public scrutiny of government handling of kidnapping cases and demands for transparency in negotiation processes with bandits.
