Nigerian President Announces Rescue of 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls
President Bola Tinubu confirmed the successful rescue of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi, Nigeria, on November 17, urging continued efforts against widespread kidnappings.
Overview
Twenty-four schoolgirls, abducted by armed assailants from a school in Kebbi, Nigeria, on November 17, have been successfully rescued.
President Bola Tinubu announced the rescue, confirming that all the abducted girls were released, though specific details of the rescue mission remain undisclosed.
The incident is part of a larger pattern of mass kidnappings by armed gangs targeting schools and rural communities across northern Nigeria.
President Tinubu urged security forces to intensify efforts to free other individuals still held captive in various abduction incidents across the country.
No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction of the Kebbi schoolgirls, a common occurrence in these types of mass kidnappings in Nigeria.
Analysis
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FAQ
The 24 schoolgirls were abducted from a school in Kebbi, Nigeria, on November 17, 2025.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced the successful rescue of the 24 abducted schoolgirls.
Specific details about the rescue mission that freed the Kebbi schoolgirls have not been disclosed.
No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction of the Kebbi schoolgirls, which is common in such mass kidnappings in Nigeria.
President Tinubu urged security forces to intensify efforts to free other individuals still held captive in various abduction incidents across Nigeria.
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