Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has pledged that the Nigeria Police Force will sustain its operations in Kebbi State until normalcy is fully restored, following the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.
Egbetokun gave the assurance on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi.
He described the situation as distressing and said the police leadership was deeply concerned about the impact of the attack on the community.
“I feel deeply pained to visit Kebbi under these circumstances. We recognise the pressure this incident has placed on the Danko-Wasagu community and the entire state. We understand the gravity of what has happened,” he said.
The IGP condemned the attack, calling it an act of terror aimed at frightening residents and undermining education.
He explained that the police had increased operational deployments and enhanced intelligence-sharing with other security agencies in response.
“The attack on the school in Maga is not just a crime; it is meant to break our resolve and deny students their right to learn. We have widened our operational platforms to confront these threats,” he said.
Egbetokun stressed that the security of Kebbi State is crucial to broader stability in the North-West and the country.
“If Kebbi is safe, the North-West will be safe, and by extension, the entire country,” he added.
He reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to working closely with the state government to track down the perpetrators and protect vulnerable communities.
Governor Nasir Idris, in his response, commended the IGP for his swift visit and for the intensified security measures currently underway.
“We appreciate the IGP and security agencies for their efforts. Kebbi is ready to continue partnering with the police to strengthen security across the state,” he said.
The governor also acknowledged the recent deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers and other security assets, noting that the state had previously enjoyed relative peace before the latest incident.
He assured that the state government would continue supporting federal security interventions aimed at tackling banditry and restoring calm.
