Tinubu Postpones S’Africa, Angola trips over Kebbi, Kwara attacks

Tinubu Postpones S’Africa, Angola trips over Kebbi, Kwara attacks

Reported by Sele Media Africa |Ihuoma Amarachi –

ABUJA — The Bola Tinubu‑led administration has postponed the President’s planned foreign trips amid escalating security crises at home. President Tinubu has delayed his attendance at the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa and the 7th AU‑EU Summit in Angola to address two major incidents: the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and a deadly attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. [1]

Major Security Incidents

• In Kebbi State, gunmen targeted a boarding school in Maga, abducting 24–25 schoolgirls and killing at least one staff member. Intelligence warnings of such an attack had reportedly been issued. [2]
• In Eruku, Kwara State, suspected bandits attacked a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church and surrounding community, killing at least two people and injuring others. [3]

Why the Trip Was Postponed

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the trips were postponed to allow the President to receive further security briefings from his Vice‑President, , as well as updates from security agencies.
The decision underscores the administration’s prioritisation of domestic security over diplomatic engagements amid rising threats.

Broader Implications

• The simultaneous occurrence of targeted school abductions and attacks on religious gatherings signals the growing complexity and reach of Nigeria’s security challenges — stretching beyond traditional insurgency zones.
• For the Tinubu administration, postponing international appearances casts a spotlight on internal vulnerabilities and the urgent need to deliver assurances of safety to citizens and institutions.
• On the foreign‑policy front, the delay may affect Nigeria’s diplomatic rhythm in key multilateral engagements, though the emphasis remains on stabilising the environment at home first.

What to Watch

• Whether President Tinubu will announce additional security measures (troop deployments, intelligence‑upgrades, school‑safety protocols) in the coming days.
• The pace and outcome of rescue efforts for the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State — success or delay will have significant political & societal fallout.
• Follow‑up on the Eruku attack: investigation updates, whether more victims were abducted, and how the state government in Kwara responds.
• – How this postponement is communicated internationally and whether Nigeria sends a delegation to the G20/AU‑EU meetings in the President’s stead.

Citations:

1. Nigeria News Today: www.nigerianeye.com/2025/11/tinubu-postpones-g20-au-eu-trips-amid.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. PM News Nigeria: pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/11/18/kebbi-schoolgirls-abducted-despite-intelligence-warnings-tinubu-laments/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Will News: thewillnews.com/2025/11/19/two-killed-as-bandits-attack-kwara-church/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace is a journalist with Sele Media Africa, committed to telling authentic African stories with depth and creativity. A Christian and a student of English and Literary Studies, she blends her love for writing with the art of spoken word to inspire and inform. Her voice adds a thoughtful and artistic dimension to Sele Media’s mission of amplifying unheard voices across the continent.

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