News Investigators/ The Bauchi State Government has expressed sorrow and heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of Kebbi over the tragic attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the state.
The government’s sympathy was expressed in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Thursday by Mr Jalaludeen Maina, the Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Education.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen attacked the Kebbi girls’ boarding school on Monday, killing the vice principal, a security guard and abducted 25 female students.
The Bauchi State Government stated that the devastating attack was not only a major setback for Kebbi, but a painful blow to the entire education sector.
It added that “the Bauchi State Ministry of Education is in solidarity with the Kebbi State Ministry of Education, affected families and the entire community during this difficult time.
“We pray for the safe return of the abducted students and extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
“We also commend the efforts of security agencies as they work toward rescuing the students and restoring safety in the area.
“The Bauchi State Ministry of Education reaffirms its support and sympathy to the people of Kebbi and calls for collective efforts to safeguard schools and ensure the protection of learners across the country.”
NAN
