Kebbi Govt rebukes Maidoki’s banditry criticism
The Kebbi State Government dismisses Senator Garba Maidoki’s banditry-related criticisms and allegations about security project failures.
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Kebbi Abduction: Troop-withdrawal claim ‘too serious to ignore’ – Security Expert
Security expert Sadeeq Shehu says Governor Nasir Idris’ claim that troops were withdrawn shortly before the Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction is too serious to ignore and must be fully investigated, warning that the incident exposes major failures in Nigeria’s Safe School programme.
Kebbi governor: soldiers left school before abduction
Kebbi governor Nasir Idris alleges that soldiers withdrew from the school hours before bandits abducted students, demanding to know “who authorised the military to withdraw?”
Afenifere warns Tinubu of ‘insider collusion’ in Kwara, Kebbi attacks
Afenifere has urged President Bola Tinubu to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture, alleging that recent terrorist attacks in Kwara and Kebbi indicate “insider collusion,” sabotage and intelligence leaks within the system.
Tinubu orders defence minister Matawalle to Kebbi amid schoolgirl abduction crisis
President Tinubu has instructed Defence Minister Bello Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi State to monitor security efforts following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls.
Danko-Wasagu Chairman releases full list of 25 abducted schoolgirls
The Danko-Wasagu LG Chairman has dismissed a US lawmaker’s claim that the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls were taken from a Christian community, saying all 25 victims whose names were released are Muslims.
Security expert says warning on Kebbi abduction was ignored
A security expert says authorities ignored his early warnings about bandits operating near the area where 25 schoolgirls were abducted in Kebbi state.
Tinubu postpones foreign trips over Kebbi, Kwara security crises
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his trips to South Africa and Angola to receive security briefings on the Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction and the attack on worshippers in Kwara State.
Kebbi school attack happened despite prior warnings – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has deployed Vice President Kashim Shettima to Kebbi State to meet families of abducted schoolgirls and vowed the government is working for their safe return.
Senate urges hiring 100,000 troops, calls for probe of $30m safe-school funds after Kebbi attack
The Senate has called for the recruitment of 100,000 additional military personnel and a probe of the safe-school programme following the abduction of 25 students in Kebbi State, according to a report from the red chamber.