The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in the search-and-rescue mission for students abducted in Kebbi State.
Bandits, on Monday, attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, killing the vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducting 25 students.
According to media report, the army chief arrived in Kebbi on Monday with a team of principal staff officers from the Army Headquarters.
During the visit, Shaibu held an operational meeting with frontline commanders and later charged soldiers to sustain round-the-clock operations until all the schoolgirls are found and safely returned.
Shaibu reminded the soldiers that unwavering determination was critical to the success of the operation.