The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts toward rescuing students kidnapped from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Captain David Adewusi, the Media Information Officer for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, revealed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Gen. Shaibu, who visited Kebbi State on Monday, urged frontline commanders and troops to adopt intelligence-led strategies and sustain pressure on the abductors. He emphasized that recovering the schoolgirls is a top priority and called for decisive and professional action from the troops.
He also interacted with local vigilantes and hunters, describing them as key allies in the rescue mission. The COAS encouraged them to collaborate closely with the military and use their deep knowledge of the area to help track the criminals.
During the visit, Gen. Shaibu met with the Traditional Ruler of Danko, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Allaje, and the Principal of GGCSS Maga, Hajiya Rabi Musa Magaji, assuring them of the Army’s firm resolve to ensure the safe return of the abducted students.
He further appealed to troops to stay focused, disciplined, and committed to restoring peace in Kebbi State and surrounding areas.
