Bandits have attacked Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Danko Wasagu area of Kebbi State, killing the Vice-Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducting an unspecified number of students.
The attack occurred early on Monday, November 17, around 5 a.m., according to a resident of Maga, Aliyu Yakubu, who confirmed the incident to Vanguard.
Yakubu said the bandits invaded the school without encountering resistance, creating widespread panic among residents. “The attack has created panic among residents of Maga. We are now in fear and mourning,” he stated.
He added that Vice-Principal Makuku was shot while attempting to protect the students during the raid. “He was shot as he tried to protect his students from being taken by the bandits. It’s a great loss for the community and the school,” Yakubu said.
The Kebbi State Police Command has not yet issued a statement regarding the attack, and details about the number of abducted students and ongoing rescue efforts remain unclear.
