JUST IN: Bandits storm govt school in Kebbi, kill vice-principal, abduct students

Tragedy struck the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Danko Wasagu area of Kebbi State, as bandits attacked the school early Monday morning, killing the Vice-Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducting an unspecified number of students.

A local resident, Aliyu Yakubu, confirmed the attack to newsmen, stating that the assailants struck the school around 5 a.m. on November 17, encountering no resistance during the raid.

“The attack has created panic among residents of Maga. We are now in fear and mourning,” he said.

He added that Vice-Principal Makuku was shot while trying to protect the students from the bandits.

“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,” he said.

The Kebbi State Police Command has not yet commented on the incident.