Kebbi Gov Queries Military High Command On Withdrawal Of Soldiers From Maga School Before Attack

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi 

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has asked the military authorities to investigate why soldiers stationed at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School Maga, withdrew from duty post, moments before bandits attacked the school and kidnapped students.

Receiving NLC President, Joe Ajearo, who was on a sympathy visit to Birnin Kebbi, Friday, Governor Nasir Idris, would want the authorities concerned to explain who authorised the withdrawal of the Soldiers.

“Intelligence report indicated that by 3am, the military withdrew from guard duty at the school, and by 3.45am, the abduction took place.

“Who gave the orders for security withdrawal at that particular time, we request the military authorities to investigate and find out who gave the order.

“The Federal and Kebbi State Governments are doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of our daughters in peace.

“Enemies are working against this government and the entire country, Kebbi will be alive to its responsibility to rescue our daughters”, the Governor assured.

Comrade Idris thanked the NLC President and other Labour Leaders for the sympathy visit, saying it has inspired confidence in the government.

Earlier, Comrade Ajearo described the abduction of the girls as a distraction and calculated attempt to make the people and the nation uncomfortable.

“We are here in solidarity with you, we will not waver, the entire labour movement and Nigerian workers stand by you and Kebbi people.

“We are pained, we shall speak and act in unison to reach the turning point”, Ajearo stated.