The 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, have been safely rescued, security sources confirmed on Tuesday.
The girls were abducted in a brazen attack on the school, marking yet another incident in the wave of abductions plaguing northern Nigeria. Their rescue comes as a major victory for security forces battling rampant banditry and kidnapping in the region.
Security sources confirmed the rescue of the girls to TheCable on Tuesday, describing the operation as swift and successful, though details remain limited to protect ongoing efforts against the perpetrators.
A video circulating online shows the emotional moment the girls regained their freedom, visibly relieved but exhausted after their ordeal. The footage, verified by multiple sources, captures the girls in school uniforms, surrounded by security personnel as they are reunited with authorities.
The rescue brings hope amid a series of high-profile abductions that have shaken communities and drawn national outrage. Parents and local leaders had been in anguish since the incident, with fears mounting over the girls’ safety.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but the development is expected to ease tensions in Kebbi State. Investigations continue into the identity and motives of the abductors.