US Lawmaker Speaks On Kebbi Schoolgirls Attack, Sends Message To FG

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United States lawmaker Riley M. Moore has reacted to the latest abduction of schoolchildren in Nigeria, following the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Naija News earlier reported that armed bandits invaded the school in the early hours of Monday, killing the Vice Principal and kidnapping about 25 female students. The attack plunged the community into panic as the assailants reportedly operated unchallenged.

A resident, Malama Murjanatu Hassan Gishiri, described the incident as a “heartbreaking tragedy,” noting that the attackers arrived in large numbers and overwhelmed the area without resistance.

U.S. Lawmaker Reacts

In a post on his official X account, Moore expressed sadness over the killings and kidnappings and urged the public to pray for the victims and their families.

He wrote:

“Please join me in praying for the 25 girls who have been kidnapped and for the repose of the soul of their vice principal who was killed.

While we don’t have all the details on this horrific attack, we know that the attack occurred in a Christian enclave in Northern Nigeria.

The Nigerian government must do more to end the rampant violence.”

Moore also called on authorities in Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect vulnerable communities and curb the escalating attacks by armed groups.

Background

Kebbi, like several states in the North-West and North-Central regions, has witnessed repeated incidents of school abductions, rural banditry, and targeted killings in recent years. Security analysts say the attacks often exploit gaps in rural policing and delayed emergency response.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kebbi State Government and security agencies have not released updated information on rescue operations or the condition of the abducted students.