From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Titus Amba, has condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, by unknown gunmen.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, November 17, 2025, involved armed assailants storming the school, kidnapping the students, and tragically killing both the vice-principal and a security guard who were on duty.
Comrade Amba shared his condemnation during an interview following a solidarity visit led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, to Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris. Amba, who identified himself as the country’s number one teacher, referred to the attack as a grave assault on humanity and a tragic reminder of Nigeria’s escalating insecurity.
After a closed-door meeting with Governor Idris, Amba described the incident as “highly saddening, horrifying, and a setback for the growing education sector in the north.” He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and stated, “We strongly condemn this heinous act of violence.”
The NUT leader called on the federal government to take immediate and decisive action to secure the safe release of the abducted girls and to bring the perpetrators to justice. He emphasized that attacks on schools must be met with zero tolerance.
He urged authorities to strengthen security around educational institutions while intensifying efforts to combat killings, kidnappings, and banditry across the country.
In a show of solidarity, Comrade Amba expressed support for the affected families and for Governor Idris. He also appealed to the international community to assist in safeguarding education and preventing future atrocities.
Furthermore, he encouraged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant security agencies, stressing that every life is valuable and must be protected.
The NUT’s statement highlights the growing concern over the safety of schools in northern Nigeria, where insecurity has increasingly threatened the region’s educational progress.
The union’s call for decisive government intervention underscores the urgent need for coordinated action to restore confidence in the nation’s schooling system.
