Women Group Urges Quick Action on Kebbi Schoolgirl Kidnapping!

Women Group Urges Quick Action on Kebbi Schoolgirl Kidnapping!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A coalition of women advocates under the umbrella Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women has strongly condemned the abduction of schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, calling it a “direct affront to Nigeria’s leadership and collective humanity.”

“The trauma these girls face is unimaginable. Swift action is non-negotiable,” the group said in a statement.

Key Details:

• The group demanded immediate rescue operations and psychosocial support for the victims.
• Urged the Federal Government to prioritise school safety and gender-focused security policies.
• Called for prosecution of perpetrators and stronger deterrents against gender-targeted violence.

Why It Matters:

• Highlights the vulnerability of girls in conflict-prone regions.
• Amplifies civil society pressure on the government to act decisively.
• Reinforces the link between education, gender equity, and national security.

What to Watch:

• Government updates on the rescue operation.
• Engagements between women’s groups and security agencies.
• Policy shifts to ensure safe learning spaces nationwide.

Sources:

1. Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women – Press Release
2. Kebbi State Government Briefing – Nov. 2025
3. The Guardian – “Women Groups Demand Justice for Abducted Girls”