Withdrawal of troops before terrorists struck Kebbi school to be investigated – Military

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The Nigeria military high command has indicated moves to investigate the alleged withdrawal of troops 30 minutes before the terrorists invaded Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga Danko-Wasagu Local Government Council before leading to abduction of 25 schoolgirls.

The move was coming amid public concerns that the troops have intelligence of looming invasion of the school by terrorists, before they were withdrawn.

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The military authority said, efforts to rescue the abducted female students were ongoing, expressing the belief that they will soon be released.

CAPITAL POST reported that 25 female school students were abducted into the forest by terrorists amid spike of insurgency in the North West Nigeria.

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Governor Nasir Idris had alleged that troops were withdrawn from the school about 30 minutes before the attack, demanding explanations to that effect.

It was gathered that Sokoto State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris protested the withdrawal of troops after administration notify security agencies of imminent attack on the school by terrorist.

Reacting, the Director of Defence Media Operation, Michael Onoja acknowledged the governor’s complaint, but said, the matter would be investigated.

The senior military officer said, “Regarding the allegation made by the Executive Governor of Kebbi State—that the terrorists struck 30 minutes after troops were withdrawn from the school—the Defence Headquarters is aware of this claim.

“In line with our standard procedure, a thorough review is currently underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding troop deployment and movements in the area at the time of the incident.

“It is important to note that all operational decisions are based on intelligence assessments and the broader security architecture of the region. Nevertheless, if the ongoing review identifies any lapse or gap, the Armed Forces will take immediate corrective action to prevent a recurrence.”

He reassured Nigerians that rescuing the abducted students remained a top priority, saying troops were pursuing all actionable intelligence.

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