A Nigerian man has sparked widespread discussion online after sharing thought-provoking observations about the recently rescued Kebbi schoolgirls. Charles Kay Anyabuike expressed skepticism about the circumstances surrounding the release of the 24 students from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School in Maga.
The Controversial Observation
Charles, a writer, took to Facebook to question several aspects of the girls' rescue after watching videos that circulated on social media. The students had been abducted from their hostel on Monday, November 17 and spent nine days in captivity before being freed.
In his social media post, Charles raised two main concerns. He questioned whether the senior secondary school students were taught exclusively in Hausa, noting their apparent inability to speak English. Additionally, he observed that the girls didn't appear to have suffered during their nine-day captivity in what should have been harsh conditions in the forest.
Growing Public Skepticism
Charles joined a growing number of Nigerians who have expressed doubts about the official narrative of the rescue operation. He specifically pointed to the withdrawal of soldiers guarding the school just before the kidnapping occurred, calling the entire situation 'arrangee' from beginning to end.
Governor Nasir Idris had announced the rescue of the girls and later received them, stating they were in good health and had been reunited with their families. The governor emphasized that no ransom was paid and credited security agencies operating under President Bola Tinubu's directive for the successful operation.
Social Media Reactions
The observation sparked significant reactions across social media platforms. Users expressed various opinions about the situation:
- Rosemary Gabriel Ogbonna commented about potential political appointments from the group
- Emma Isikaku noted the girls behaved like they'd been on a short holiday
- Nwachinemelu Triplecee Nwafor described it as arranged kidnappings and releases
- Ezege Skits tv insisted ransom must have been paid
- Ebi Ogosi defended the girls' potential educational background
Many commenters shared Charles's skepticism, while others provided context about educational realities in rural areas across Nigeria.
The coordinated rescue operation involved multiple security agencies including the Nigerian military, DSS, NSCDC, and police. However, the absence of any mention of bandits being arrested or neutralized during the operation continues to fuel public questions about the true circumstances of the girls' release and the ongoing security challenges in Kebbi State.
