By Ayodele Oni
The Vice Principal of a secondary school in Kebbi State was shot dead, while a yet-to-be ascertained number of students were abducted as armed bandits, early Monday morning, stormed the school
The incident happened at the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Report stated that the Vice Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, was reportedly shot dead while trying to protect students from the attackers. This has plunged the school and surrounding communities into fear and grief.
The exact number of abducted students remains unknown, as authorities have yet to release official figures.
A resident, Murjanatu Hassan Gishiri, confirmed the attack. He described the assault as devastating and traumatic for the community.
“It is a heartbreaking tragedy that has thrown the entire region into deep fear and mourning,” she lamented.
Residents have continued to mourn Makuku whom they hailed as a dedicated educator who sacrificed his life to shield his students.
Security agencies are yet to speak on the incident, but locals are calling for urgent intervention from State and Federal authorities to rescue the victims and strengthen protection for schools and vulnerable communities across the region.
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