Authorities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria have confirmed the rescue of twenty four students kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, located in the Maga community of Kebbi State in the north western part of the country. The incident had drawn widespread global attention, as Nigeria has faced repeated school abductions carried out by armed groups over the past decade.
Security sources revealed on Tuesday that the schoolgirls were successfully freed, although the specific strategies used in the operation have not yet been publicly detailed. Officials noted that a coordinated multi-agency effort made the breakthrough possible, but the full account of the rescue is expected in an official briefing later tonight. Okay News reports that the recovery of the girls brings relief to families who have spent days in distress since the abduction.
At the time of filing this report, authoritative government sources stated that information available is still developing, and more clarity on how the girls were secured will be shared once federal and state authorities conclude preliminary documentation. Security personnel emphasized that the rescued students are being assessed and stabilized before undergoing complete debriefing.
Officials assured that additional updates would be communicated as soon as the interventions currently underway progress to their next stage.
