The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has assured households of the kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi State, in addition to killers of the late Brigadier-Normal Musa Uba and the late Vice Principal of the college that President Bola Tinubu is deeply troubled by the tragic incidents.
He vowed that the federal government will deploy all devices of the state to rescue the schoolchildren and guarantee their abductors, and killers of the gallant navy normal and the vice principal are made to face the complete weight of justice.
The vice chairman, who spoke on Wednesday whereas in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, on the directive of President Tinubu, described the kidnapping of the schoolgrirls from the boarding faculty in Maga as an assault on the collective conscience of all Nigerians.
The president had on Tuesday night requested the VP to go to the state to sympathise with the state authorities and guarantee mother and father and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the federal government will guarantee their fast launch.
Extending President Tinubu’s sympathy to households of the kidnapped schoolgirls and the state authorities, Mr Shettima mentioned, “Kebbi’s ache is Nigeria’s ache. When one baby is taken, each residence on this nation grieves. When women within the security of their classroom are seized by criminals, our collective conscience is assaulted.
“Mr President is deeply troubled by this tragedy. He shares your anguish, and he has despatched me to guarantee you that this isn’t a second for politics. This grief transcends social gathering traces, geography, and id. It is a time for unity, for compassion, and for agency resolve within the face of evil. Our precedence is singular and unflinching: our daughters should return residence safely.”
On behalf of the President, VP Shettima assured them that their tears, fears, and cries are a stain on Nigeria’s collective conscience, and that the nation “shall not flip away from this duty.
“This authorities won’t relent. We’ll use each instrument of the state to deliver these women residence and to make sure that the perpetrators of this wickedness face the complete weight of justice. Kebbi, you aren’t alone. Nigeria stands with you. And we will not relaxation till your daughters return to your heat embrace,” he vowed.
The vice chairman promised that the federal authorities will assist households of the late Normal Uba, the late vice principal and others who have been killed by the phobia teams, whereas doing all the pieces doable to rescue the kidnapped schoolgrirls.
“We additionally honour the last word sacrifice made by a few of our courageous officers. To the household of the late Brigadier-Normal Musa Uba, we are saying: his sacrifice won’t ever be forgotten. When a soldier offers his life in defence of this nation, part of our collective soul is touched. We’ll honour him, his household, and all who pay the supreme worth in service to Nigeria,” he said.
Mr Shettima applauded the Governor of Kebbi State, Muhammed Idris, neighborhood leaders, conventional rulers, native vigilante teams, civil society companions, and all stakeholders for rallying collectively within the second of misery.
“Your cooperation, your vigilance, and your unity are indispensable to the seek for our women and to the security of our communities,” he mentioned.
He additionally recommended the gallant officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Power, the Division of State Companies, the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps, and all paramilitary and intelligence companies for his or her gallantry within the face of safety challenges confronting the nation.
“Your braveness, your tirelessness, and your sacrifices—usually unseen and unsung—stay the spine of our nation’s safety. You stand on the frontlines in order that the remainder of us could sleep with hope. The nation appreciates you,” instructed them.
On his his half, the Governor of Kebbi State thanked President Tinubu for the present of assist, concern and immense management.
He mentioned that for the reason that incidents occurred, the president had been in contact with the state authorities, noting that with the dedication and efforts of the federal government, he was optimistic that the kidnapped schoolgirls would quickly be rescued.
Governor Idris notably thanked Vice President Shettima for the present of concern, whilst he affirmed the state’s dedication and loyalty to the Tinubu administration, vowing continued partnership and cooperation with the Federal Authorities in guaranteeing the discharge of the ladies.
“We, in Kebbi, are most touched by the present of concern and deepened actions being taking to rescue our women. I’m optimistic that they are going to be rescued. It’s a painful expertise however we additionally will be sure that we put all in place to avert any of such future incidence.
“We thank Mr President right here, ably represented by our very personal Vice President. We thanks for the priority, and the communications and actions behind the scene to date. We deeply respect, sir,” the Governor said.
Additionally current on the occasion have been the Nationwide Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nantawe Yitwada; Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Umar Tafida; Minister of Funds and Financial Planning, Abubakar Bagudu; Minister of Girls Affairs, Iman Ibrahim; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Fori, and Minister of State, Humanitarian Affairs, Tanko Yusuf.
Others are members of the Nationwide Meeting; members of the State Home of Meeting; former Governor of Kebbi State, Usman Dakingari; Bala Ibn Na Allah; Director Normal of NEMA, Zubaida Umar; Secretary to Kebbi State Authorities, Yakubu Bala; different members of the state Govt Council; senior authorities officers, in addition to heads of navy and para-military.
Stanley Nkwocha
Senior Particular Assistant to The President on Media & Communications
(Workplace of The Vice President)
nineteenth November, 2025
