2025 Kebbi kidnapping in Maga
On 17 November 2025, gunmen stormed the government girls comprehensive secondary school in Maga town, Wasagu/Danko local government, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The assailants killed the vice principal, injured one teacher and abducted 25 schoolgirls from their hostel.
Background
In November 2025, bandits invaded a boarding school in Maga around 4:00am opened fire, and killed at least one teacher, then abducted almost 25 schoolgirls from their hostel.
Aftermath
Two days after the abduction, two of the girls were returned safely one escaped from the abductors, while the other one who was initially feared abducted later reappeared. this left parents and relatives in deep sorrow, crying for the safe return of their children.
Rumors
Rumours were desseminated that the abductees are Christians, however the chairman of Danko-Wasagu local government clarified that the girls are Muslims and publicly released their names.
Release
On 25 November, the remaining 24 girls were released and handed over to their families by the Kebbi State government.