Nigeria’s president postpones G20 trip, vows to intensify efforts to rescue abducted schoolgirls
Summary
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu postponed his trip to the Group of 20 (G20) summit to focus on rescuing 24 schoolgirls abducted by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria. Gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi state, taking the girls and killing one staff member. The kidnapping adds to ongoing security challenges in the region, often involving ransom kidnappings by armed groups.Key Facts
- President Bola Tinubu delayed his trip to the G20 summit due to schoolgirls' abduction in Nigeria.
- The incident occurred at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi state.
- Gunmen attacked the school, kidnapped 24 girls, and killed one staff member.
- The attackers are believed to be former herders who have turned to crime.
- Civil society leaders accuse security forces of inaction despite warnings.
- Over 1,500 students have been kidnapped in the region over the past years.
- President Tinubu has instructed security agencies to rescue the schoolgirls quickly.
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