Tinubu orders Matawalle to Kebbi over school abductions
Tinubu Orders Matawalle to Relocate to Kebbi Following Schoolgirl Abductions
President Bola Tinubu has directed Governor Yahaya Matawalle of Zamfara State to relocate to Kebbi State as part of efforts to address recent schoolgirl abductions. The move comes amid growing concerns over rising insecurity in the region, which has seen several incidents of kidnappings targeting students.
According to sources, the president’s directive is aimed at enhancing coordination between federal and state security agencies to secure affected communities and prevent further abductions. The relocation is also intended to enable Matawalle to directly supervise security operations and liaise with local authorities in Kebbi.
The order follows a series of attacks on schools and calls from parents, communities, and civil society groups for urgent government intervention. Tinubu’s administration has reiterated its commitment to tackling kidnappings and ensuring the safety of students across Nigeria.
Security officials in Kebbi have been instructed to work closely with the governor and federal agencies to strengthen protective measures around schools and residential areas. The president also emphasized the need for intelligence-led operations to apprehend the perpetrators and dismantle kidnapping networks.
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