In a recent development surrounding the tragic abduction of schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive School in Maga, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Chairman Hussaini Aliyu has publicly released the full list of the 25 students who were taken. This clarification comes amid a controversial statement by U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore, who inaccurately suggested that the abduction occurred in a Christian enclave.
Chairman Aliyu emphasized that all the abducted girls are Muslims and called on international observers to avoid making unverified claims that could unnecessarily heighten religious or ethnic tensions in Nigeria. He highlighted the long-standing history of peaceful coexistence in the Zuru Emirate, where the Maga community is located, questioning why such misleading information was circulated.
The list of abducted students, spanning Senior Secondary School (SSS) 2 and 3 and Junior Secondary School (JSS) 2 and 3, includes:
Senior Secondary School 2A: Fatima Sani Zimri, Hafsat Ibrahim, Nana Firdausi Jibril, Masauda Yakubu Romo
Senior Secondary School 2B: Hauwa Saleh, Hauwau Umar Imam
Senior Secondary School 3A & 3B: Salima Garba Umar, Salima Sani Zimri, Amina G. Umar, Rashida Muhammad Dingu, Saliha Umar, Aisha Usman, Jamila Iliyasu, Maryam Illiyasu, Najaatu Abdullahi, Zainab Kolo
Junior Secondary School 3A: Surraya Tukur, Hafsat Umar Yalmo, Maryam Usman, Amina Illiyasu, Ikilima Suleman
Junior Secondary School 2: Khadija Nazifi, Hauwa’u Iliyasu, Hauwa’u Lawali, Ummu Kulsum Abdulkarim
Chairman Aliyu reassured the public that the local government, alongside relevant security agencies, remains fully committed to ensuring the safe return of all the abducted students. He urged patience and cooperation from the community as rescue operations continue, stressing that spreading misinformation could hamper ongoing efforts.
The incident has drawn national and international attention, and security agencies are reportedly intensifying their efforts to locate the missing students. Meanwhile, Aliyu’s clarification aims to prevent unnecessary panic or misrepresentation while reinforcing the message of unity and calm in the affected community.
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