ABUJA — THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expressed sadness over the abduction of 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State.

 

 

The First Lady described the abduction as an assault on the values of safety and learning that schools embody.

 

Mrs. Tinubu in a message on Tuesday, begged God to grant quick rescue to the abducted girls and also grant a peaceful repose to the soul of the departed Vice Principal.

 

The message read: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the abduction of the 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State and the tragic killing of the Vice Principal.

 

“This heartbreaking incident is not only an attack on innocent girls and dedicated educators, but an assault on the values of safety and learning that schools embody.

 

“Mr President has already ordered our security agencies to ensure the quick and safe return of the abducted girls and to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

 

The First Lady said her heart and prayers were with the families, friends, loved ones and schoolmates at this time.

 

“I pray almighty God grants quick rescue to the abducted girls and may the soul of the departed Vice Principal rest in Aljannah Firdaus,” she concluded.