President Bola Tinubu has publicly expressed his profound depression following two devastating security incidents: the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba alongside fellow soldiers in Borno State.
Double Tragedy Strikes Nigerian Security
In a heartfelt post on his official X account on Wednesday, the Commander-in-Chief conveyed his deep emotional distress over these events. "I am depressed with the tragic death of our soldiers and officers on active duty," Tinubu stated, extending his prayers to the affected families.
The President specifically mentioned the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba and the kidnapped schoolgirls, asking for divine comfort during this difficult period.
Details of the Kebbi School Attack
The crisis began on Monday when armed gunmen launched an early morning raid on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State. According to police reports, the attackers stormed the school at approximately 4:00 am, armed with sophisticated weapons and shooting sporadically.
Despite police deployment to the scene, the bandits had already scaled the school fence and abducted twenty-five students from their hostel to an unknown destination. Tragically, the attackers also killed a staff member during the assault.
This incident adds to Nigeria's troubling history of school abductions, coming more than a decade after the notorious Chibok girls' abduction that sparked international outrage.
Military Tragedy and Presidential Response
Just two days before the school attack, ISWAP terrorists ambushed Nigerian troops in Borno State, including operatives from the Civilian Joint Task Force. The ambush resulted in the kidnapping and subsequent killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba and four soldiers.
The military's initial denial of the incident was contradicted when the terror group publicly announced Uba's capture and killing on Monday, sharing photographic evidence of their criminal activity.
Responding to these security breaches, President Tinubu has directed security agencies to act swiftly to rescue the abducted schoolgirls. "I have directed our security agencies to respond with urgency, clarity, and decisive action," the President affirmed, acknowledging the recent increase in violent extremism across the country.
Tinubu urged Nigerian communities to support security forces by sharing information that could save lives and protect children, while issuing a stern warning that "those who threaten the safety of our citizens will face the full weight of the Nigerian state."
