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One Student Escapes, Returns Home after Kebbi School Abduction

A ray of hope has emerged from the tragic abduction of several students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, as one of the kidnapped schoolgirls has reportedly escaped from captivity and found her way back home.
According to local sources, the student regained her freedom late Monday after managing to flee from the abductors under circumstances that are yet to be fully disclosed. Her return has brought relief to her family and the community, who have been gripped with fear since the attack occurred on Sunday.
The girl’s escape is now providing security operatives with valuable leads. Authorities say the information she shares could help trace the location of the remaining girls still held by the kidnappers. Security forces, including local vigilantes, have since intensified search operations across forested areas and border routes believed to be hideouts of armed criminal groups.
Residents of the area expressed mixed emotions—relief that one child has returned alive, and anxiety over the fate of the others. Parents of abducted students have continued to gather at the school premises, awaiting updates from authorities and praying for more positive news.
State officials have reassured families that every available resource is being deployed to secure the safe return of the remaining abductees. The Kebbi State Government condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act that targets the most vulnerable members of the community.
The armed assault on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School is the latest in a series of school-related kidnappings plaguing northern Nigeria in recent years. These incidents have raised serious concerns about student safety, access to education, and the expanding operations of armed groups across the region.
While the return of one student is a significant breakthrough, families and advocacy groups continue to push for swift action to prevent prolonged captivity. As security efforts intensify, the nation watches closely, hoping for more escapes or successful rescue operations in the coming days.